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Learn About Infantile Refsum Disease

What is the definition of Infantile Refsum Disease?
Infantile Refsum disease is the mildest of a group of disorders known as peroxisome biogenesis disorders, Zellweger syndrome spectrum (PBD-ZSS). PBD-ZSS is a group of inherited genetic disorders that damage the white matter of the brain and affect motor movements. Peroxisome biogenesis disorders, in turn, are part of a larger group of disorders called leukodystrophies. IRD can cause low muscle tone (hypotonia), retinitis pigmentosa (a visual impairment that can lead to blindness), developmental delay, sensorineural hearing loss, and liver dysfunction. IRD usually presents at birth or in infancy. Most individuals with IRD can achieve motor milestones, though they may be delayed, and most individuals can communicate with a few words or signs. Leukodystrophy with loss of acquired skills can occur at any age and may stabilize or progress. Peroxisome biogenesis disorders are caused by genetic changes in one of the PEX genes and are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Adult Refsum disease and infantile refsum disease are separate disorders caused by different genetic defects.
What are the alternative names for Infantile Refsum Disease?
  • Refsum disease, infantile form
  • IRD
  • Infantile Refsum disease
  • Infantile form of phytanic acid storage disease
Who are the top Infantile Refsum Disease Local Doctors?
Peter F. Maurice
Experienced in Infantile Refsum Disease
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology
Experienced in Infantile Refsum Disease
Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery | Pediatric Otolaryngology

Proliance Surgeons

Three Tree Medical Building, 16259 Sylvester Rd SW, Suite 504, 
Burien, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Peter F. Maurice, MD, is a highly specialized otolaryngologist, and fellowship-trained in plastic surgery. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.Dr. Maurice received his medical degree from Georgetown University, in Washington, DC, where he was elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Maurice then was selected for a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This full-year training program gave him a unique opportunity to study with one of the AAFPRS's master surgeons in Albuquerque, New Mexico.At South Seattle Otolaryngology, patients benefit from a team of on-site audiologists and allergy specialists, in addition to a team of otolaryngologists with over 50 years of combined experience. Dr. Maurice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Refsum Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Sinusitis.

Jai W. Hwang
Advanced in Infantile Refsum Disease
Internal Medicine
Advanced in Infantile Refsum Disease
Internal Medicine

Prisma Health Internal Medicine Associates Of Greenville

1025 Verdae Boulevard, 
Greenville, SC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jai Hwang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Refsum Disease. His top areas of expertise are Refsum Disease, Infantile Refsum Disease, Infant Hyperglycemia, and High Cholesterol.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Infantile Refsum Disease
Distinguished in Infantile Refsum Disease
Gifu-shi, JP 

Nobuyuki Shimozawa practices in Gifu-shi, Japan. Mr. Shimozawa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Refsum Disease. His top areas of expertise are Zellweger Syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Addison's Disease, Peroxisomal Acyl-CoA Oxidase Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

What are the latest Infantile Refsum Disease Clinical Trials?
MT2013-31: Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders and Severe Osteopetrosis Following Conditioning With Busulfan (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring), Fludarabine +/- ATG

Summary: This single-institution, phase II study is designed to test the ability to achieve donor hematopoietic engraftment while maintaining low rates of transplant-related mortality (TRM) using busulfan- and fludarabine-based conditioning regimens with busulfan therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for patients with various inherited metabolic disorders (IMD) and severe osteopetrosis (OP).

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Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center