Sandhoff disease
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What is Sandhoff disease?
Sandhoff disease is a lipid storage disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase; this results in accumulation of certain fats (lipids) in the brain and other organs of the body. This leads to a progressive destruction of the central nervous system.
Common symptoms reported by people with Sandhoff disease
Treatments taken by people with Sandhoff disease

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Compare treatments taken by people with Sandhoff disease

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Who has Sandhoff disease on PatientsLikeMe?
- 2 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 2 say Sandhoff disease is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 0 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
0-19 years | 0 | |
20-29 years | 0 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 0 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1 | |
Female | 1 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Diagnosed | 0 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |

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