Gaucher's disease

Gaucher's diseaseGaucher's diseaseErlenmeyer flask deformity
  • Facts:
    Type 1 lysosomal storage disease
    Glucocerebrosidase (acid beta-glucosidase) deficiency
    Common in Ashkenazi Jewish population
  • History / PE:
    Easy bruisability (thrombocytopenia)
    Chronic fatigue (anemia)
    Bone pain/pathological fractures
  • Diagnosis:
    Gaucher cells with wrinkled paper appearance
    Erlenmeyer flask deformity of distal femur

  • Treatment:
    Enzyme replacement therapy



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August 7th 2010