Enzyme replacement therapy is most commonly used for
Correct Answer: Gaucher's disease
Description: Gaucher disease is a multisystemuc lipidosis characterized by hematological abnormalities,organomegaly and,skeletal involvement.It has 3 clinical subtypes . It occurs due to the deficient activity of acid beta glucosidase . Thus glucosylceramide accumulate in reticule end I the loam cells. Treatment is mainly enzyme replacement therapy with recombinant acid beta glucosidase.Most extra skeletal symptoms are reversed by 60 IU/kg enzyme iv infusion every other week. Monthly maintenance improves skeletal manifestations. Reference: Nelsons TB of pediatrics 19th edit,pg 487
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