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Gaucher Disease

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What is Gaucher Disease?

Gaucher disease is a rare genetic disorder in which a person lacks an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase.

Alternative Names:

Glucocerebrosidase deficiency; Glucosylceramidase deficiency

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Gaucher Disease?

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Posts on Gaucher Disease (44)

Gaucher Disease - Maternal & Child Community

- Jan 11, 2009

I tested pos. for one copy of GD. My husband has not been tested yet; however, i am very n...

problems - Cancer Community

- Jun 07, 2007

What are the symptoms?

Dog not eating much - Dogs Community

- May 29, 2007

My dog (2 year old lab) has been "off" a normal eating scheudle for almost 2 weeks. About 2...

Can sinuses hurt behind the eyes? - Allergy Community

- Oct 16, 2007

I have been having some pressure around the bridge of my nose and behind my eyes. I have s...

Treat Chronic Pain With High Dose Hydrocodone 10/325 - Pain Management Community

- Mar 20, 2007

Do you suffer from chronic pain everyday? Do you go to the doctor just to leave the appoint...

ovarian or peritoneal cancer? - Cancer Community

- Jun 08, 2007

my sister was diagnosed initially with ovarian ca june 2005. after her surgery (complete hy...

Bone marrow or stem cell transplant process - Cancer Community

- Jun 16, 2007

My fiancee has Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia and I dont understand why the oncologist is wan...

fatty lipoma on breast - Breast Cancer Community

- Jun 06, 2007

What is a fatty lipoma and is it necessary for surgical removal on left breast.

ACE levels - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Mar 22, 2009

I was recently diagnosed with sarcoidosis and have an ACE level of 76. I also have Rheumato...

Gauchers Disease - Maternal & Child Community

- Oct 01, 2003

I posted a questions an forgot to say that GD stands for Gauchers Disease. Sorry...

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Journals about Gaucher Disease(1)

Appendix Cancer/ Gaucher Disease

by ginnyj52, Nov 11, 2008 08:52AM

Hello to all, If I can help in anyway or share my experience with anyone please don...

Treatments related to Gaucher Disease (4)

Cerezyme

imiglucerase

miglustat

Zavesca

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