sanfilippo syndrome

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What does sanfilippo syndrome mean?

A rare autosomal-recessive lysosomal storage disease that primarily affects the brain and spinal cord, caused by a buildup of glycosaminoglycans in the body's lysosomes.

Where does sanfilippo syndrome come from?

Named after the US doctor Sylvester Sanfilippo who described the condition.

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