Hunter syndrome

Alternative names:

mucopolysaccharidosis type II

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for Hunter syndrome. Individual problems should be addressed separately.

Expectations (prognosis):

Life expectancy for the early onset form (A) is late teens to early twenties.

Complications:

• airway obstruction in late onset form (B)

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you or your child manifest a group of these symptoms, or if you know you are a genetic carrier and are considering having children.