Q: Which doctor should I consult for Mucolipidoses?
A: You can consult a general physician or family doctor to detect Mucolipidoses.
Q: If both parents carry a copy of the defective gene for ML, what are the chances of a normal conception?
A: The offspring of carrier parents has a one in four chance of inheriting mucolipidosis. In this case, it is best to go for pre-natal testing. This is done through a procedure called chorion villi sampling which will confirm if the fetus has mucolipidosis or not.
Q: Is there a permanent cure for ML?
A: At present, there is no permanent cure for ML. The best option is symptomatic clinical management and rehabilitation.
Q: What is the prognosis of Mucolipidosis?
A: The prognosis of a patient with mucolipidosis depends on the type. Babies with type I mucolipidosis usually do not survive beyond a year of life, while those with type II mucolipidosis usually survive up to the age of 7 years. On the other hand, patients with type III mucolipidosis could survive even up to middle age.
