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Sandhoff disease, an inherited lysosomal storage disorder, stems from detrimental genetic mutations within the HEXB gene. This gene encodes instructions for an enzyme called β-hexosaminidase, pivotal in breaking down the fatty protein GM2 ganglioside, which is normally harmless after breakdown within cells. Nonetheless, in individuals with Sandhoff disease, this degradation process is impaired, leading to the accumulation of GM2 ganglioside and other molecules within the brain, causing damage to nerve cells. The disease is categorized into three types based on the onset of symptoms:
1. Infantile (Classic) Form – The most severe form of Sandhoff disease, the classic infantile type, becomes evident shortly after birth. Affected infants between three to six months of age lose developmental milestones and experience weakening muscles, hindering activities like rolling over, sitting up, and crawling. An exaggerated startle response to stimuli emerges. Seizures, vision and hearing loss, intellectual disabilities, paralysis, enlarged organs, bone abnormalities, and the distinctive “cherry-red spot” in the eye characterize the progression of the disease.
2. Juvenile-Onset Form – A rarer variant occurs when mutations only partially compromise the enzyme. Signs and symptoms vary, and onset may be in childhood or adolescence. Muscle weakness, coordination difficulties, speech problems, recurrent respiratory infections, and seizures are some manifestations of these cases.
3. Late-Onset Form – Diagnosing the late-onset form can be challenging. Initial indicators include clumsiness and leg muscle weakness. Over time, affected individuals may necessitate mobility aid and struggle with speech and swallowing. Mental health issues, like bipolar disorder or psychotic episodes, affect about 40% of afflicted adults.
Sandhoff disease mirrors Tay-Sachs’s clinical presentation, featuring startle reactions, early blindness, progressive motor and mental decline, enlarged head, cherry-red spots on the macula, doll-like facial appearance, and organ enlargement. Urinary oligosaccharide levels are elevated. Initial normal development in children is followed by rapid disease evolution. However, signs might resemble spinocerebellar ataxia or dystonia in cases with later onset or in adults, with variable impact on intellectual capacities. Treatment entails supportive care for symptoms, including seizure management, nutritional support, and breathing assistance. Unfortunately, a cure is lacking. Severe infantile-onset cases witness recurrent seizures by age two, leading to muscle and mental function loss, eventually becoming unresponsive and succumbing to respiratory infections by age three. Juvenile-onset cases experience similar issues at a later age but decline progressively. Late-onset cases, while challenging, do not necessarily curtail lifespan.

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