Gaucher disease, type 1 means: Noncerebral juvenile Gaucher Disease or glucocerebrosidase deficiencies are other names for Type 1 Gaucher diseases.
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What else does Gaucher disease, type 1 mean?
Also see the following entries: Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease Types 2-5.
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Gaucher disease GD can be found on chromosome 1. Recessive genetics are used to transmit the disease. If both parents have the GD gene they may pass it on to their children. Each pregnancy carries a 1 in 4 chance of having a child born with this disease.
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Type 1 Gaucher Disease is an inborn error in metabolism caused by a defect of an enzyme called “glucocerebrosidase”, which is required to breakdown the chemical glucocerebroside. This enzyme defect causes a progressive accumulation of glucosecerebroside within the liver, spleen and lymph nodes.
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Gaucher disease type 1: This is the most well-known and common form of Gaucher Disease. This disease affects the liver and spleen, but does not impact the brain. Anemia, decreased blood platelets and increased skin pigmentation are the most common symptoms. Grave bone involvement may lead to bone pain, collapse, or even death of the spine, hips, shoulders and spine. The most prevalent type of Gaucher Disease among Jews in North America is this.
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