A 48-year-old lady presented with hepatosplenomegaly with pancytopenia. On bone marrow examination, a tissue paper crumpled appearance is seen. Which is the most likely product to have accumulated?
Correct Answer: Glucocerebroside
Description: Ans. (a) Glucocerebroside(Ref: R 9th/pg 151; 8th/pg 151)The clinical feature and bone marrow feature is typical of Gauchers disease. This results due to accumulation of cerebroside Q inside mononuclear phagocytic cells due to deficiency of b-glucocerebrosidase.
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