ICD-11 definition : Mucolipidosis III (MLIII) or pseudo-Hurler-polydystrophy is an inborn error of metabolism
clinically similar to Scheie's or Hurler-Scheie's mucopolysaccharidoses. Clinical
manifestations include joint stiffness leading to the diagnosis during childhood,
dysostosis multiplex and a less severe facial dysmorphism. Intelligence may be normal
but most children have hearing difficulties. Corneal clouding appears as the disorder
progresses.;
Mucolipidosis III (MLIII) or pseudo-Hurler-polydystrophy is an inborn error of metabolism
clinically similar to Scheie's or Hurler-Scheie's mucopolysaccharidoses. Clinical
manifestations include joint stiffness leading to the diagnosis during childhood,
dysostosis multiplex and a less severe facial dysmorphism. Intelligence may be normal
but most children have hearing difficulties. Corneal clouding appears as the disorder
progresses.