Epidemiology of lysosomal storage diseases in Sweden

Abstract

The collective incidence of LSDs in Sweden was essentially equal to other European countries, but with a somewhat different disease pattern. Our findings have implications for diagnostic algorithms and treatment strategies.

Search for Pompe disease among patients with undetermined myopathies

“…The prevalence of Pompe disease in adults in western Sweden is lowwe know of three Pompe patients (all adults) in a population of 1.27 (19). The prevalence of Pompe disease is highly variable worldwide.…”

JIMD Reports, Volume 25

“…The mutation has probably originated in Sweden where Krabbe disease has recently been reported to be the most frequent lysosomal storage disorder (Hult et al 2014). The mutation has probably originated in Sweden where Krabbe disease has recently been reported to be the most frequent lysosomal storage disorder (Hult et al 2014).…”

The Spectrum of Krabbe Disease in Greece: Biochemical and Molecular Findings

“…The mutation has probably originated in Sweden where Krabbe disease has recently been reported to be the most frequent lysosomal storage disorder (Hult et al 2014). It is found all over Europe but also in other countries like Mexico and India.…”