Mucopolysaccharidosis IV. type


 * synonyms: dysostosis enchondralis epimetaphysaria, m. Morquio-Brailsford
 * accumulation of keratan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate
 * significant skeletal impairment (dwarfism with shortened torso, thoracolumbar kyphosis, genua valga)
 * limbs noticeably long compared to the short spine, the patient rests his hands on his thighs
 * intellect unaffected
 * OMIM 253010 OMIM 25300 OMIM 252300

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