Gaucher Disease Type 2
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What is the definition of Gaucher Disease Type 2?

Gaucher disease type 2 is an inherited metabolic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside accumulate in the spleen, liver, lungs, bone marrow, and brain. Symptoms usually develop by 3 months of age and include brain damage, seizures, abnormal eye movements, poor ability to suck and swallow, and enlargement of the liver and spleen. Gaucher disease type 2 is caused by genetic changes in the GBA gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.

What are the alternative names for Gaucher Disease Type 2?

Gaucher disease type 2
GD 2
Gaucher disease, acute neuronopathic type
Gaucher disease, infantile cerebral

Who are the top Gaucher Disease Type 2 Local Doctors?

Elite in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Ellen Sidransky

Medical Genetics

Elite in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Ellen Sidransky

Medical Genetics

Referral may be required

351a213 Convent Dr,

Bethesda, MD

301-451-0901

Languages Spoken:

English

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Ellen Sidransky is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sidransky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gaucher Disease Type 2. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Farber Lipogranulomatosis.

Experienced in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Sonia Christian

Hematology | Oncology

Experienced in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Sonia Christian

Hematology | Oncology

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Advocate Medical Group Oncology

900 W Nelson St Ground Fl,

Chicago, IL

773-296-7089

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English

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Sonia Christian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gaucher Disease Type 2. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Christian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.

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Experienced in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Adam P. Siegel

Hematology | Oncology

Experienced in Gaucher Disease Type 2

Dr. Adam P. Siegel

Hematology | Oncology

Referral required

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

36500 Aurora Dr,

Summit, WI

262-434-8800

Experience:

17+ years

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English

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Adam Siegel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Summit, Wisconsin. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gaucher Disease Type 2. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL), Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Siegel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.