Successfully Spotting the Early Signs of MPS – Expert Case Studies and Discussion

LANGUAGE AND DURATION

Language: English
Duration - 60 minutes

PRESENTERS

Experts: Dr Christina Lampe (Moderator) and Prof Barbara K Burton

SESSION AGENDA AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Session Agenda

Introductions
Case Study - Barbara K Burton
Expert Discussion
Case Study - Christina Lampe
Expert Discussion
Audience Q&A
Close

Session Learning Objectives

Successfully identifying MPS symptoms and understanding how to differentiate from other lysosomal storage disorders.
Practical MPS Case Studies: This section reviews the main presenting signs of MPS to demonstrate what every paediatrician should look for.
In-depth look at typical presenting features of different forms of Mucopolysaccharidoses. MPS I case reports with clinical insights.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Misdiagnosis often leads to delayed recognition and treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), significantly affecting long-term patient outcomes. Commonly, MPS symptoms are mistaken for those of other ailments, leading to misdirected symptom management or referrals to inappropriate pediatric specialties. This can further delay accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. The Spot the Early Signs program is designed to combat conditions that are frequently underdiagnosed or diagnosed late. It focuses on diseases for which treatments exist and emphasizes the importance of early detection and intervention. These efforts are crucial for improving disease progression, enhancing patient quality of life, and increasing survival rates.

AUDIENCE

This educational activity is designed for an international audience of General Pediatricians, General Practitioners, Pediatric Endocrinologists, Pediatric Rheumatologists, and other physicians and healthcare professionals interested in Metabolic Diseases.