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Mucopolysaccharidosis IV (Morquio Syndrome)

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In 1929, Morquio and 1929, Brailsford independently described cases of what is now believed to be Morquio syndrome. The exact incidence is unknown but is estimated to be 1 in 75,000 to 1 in 200,000.

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(2006). Mucopolysaccharidosis IV (Morquio Syndrome). In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-161-5_131

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