Catalog

Congenital enterocyte heparan sulphate deficiency

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Link to WHO Definition

Congenital enterocyte heparan sulphate deficiency – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/506034123

Congenital enterocyte heparan sulphate deficiency is a intestinal mucosa development disorder characterised by massive enteric protein loss, secretory diarrhoea, and intolerance to enteral feeds during the first few weeks of life. Histochemical studies revealed a complete absence of enterocyte heparan sulphate.