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GAUCHER DISEASE

BABU M

Abstract


Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder. A 4 year old male child presented with growth retardation and unexplained organomegaly. Evaluation revealed gaucher disease. Child planned for enzyme replacement therapy and now is on followup. This case has been presented for its rarity.

 


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