See Also: type I H-2fS mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type III mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type IVA,B mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type V mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type VI mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type VII mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type II mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type IH mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type IS mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)
type VIII mucopolysaccharidosis(medicine)

type VI mucopolysaccharidosis (medicine)


type VI mucopolysaccharidosis -->
Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome
<biochemistry, syndrome> An error of mucopolysaccharide metabolism due to deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme arylsulphatase B.

It is characterised by excretion of dermatan sulfate in the urine, growth retardation, lumbar kyphosis, sternal protrusion, genu valgum, usually hepatosplenomegaly, and no mental retardation.

Onset occurs after two years of age.

Inheritance: autosomal recessive.

Synonym: polydystrophic dwarfism, mucopolysaccharidosis type VI.