Archives: Conditions A-Z
Mesothelioma
Aggressive malignancy of mesothelial lining, strongly linked to asbestos exposure.
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency
A lysosomal enzyme deficiency spanning a clinical spectrum; enzyme replacement is available.
Maple syrup urine disease
An inborn error managed chiefly by strict dietary control, with emergency protocols to prevent crises.
Mitochondrial disease (MELAS)
Disorders of oxidative phosphorylation affecting high-energy tissues (brain, muscle, heart).
Mucopolysaccharidosis type II
Iduronate-2-sulfatase deficiency with progressive multisystem storage; X-linked.
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I
Lysosomal storage from alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency with coarse features, organomegaly and skeletal dysplasia.
Moyamoya disease
Progressive stenosis of internal carotid arteries with compensatory collateral vessels prone to stroke.
Multiple osteochondromas
Multiple benign bony outgrowths (osteochondromas) with deformity and small malignancy risk.