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What is the prognosis for patients suffering from Types C and D NPD?
With Types C and D NPD, there is significant nervous system damage leading to severe muscle spasms, seizures, and eventually, to coma and death.
What is the prognosis for patients with NPD-A?
Patients with NPD-A commonly die during infancy. NPD-B patients may live for a few decades, but many require supplemental oxygen because of lung impairment.
What is the prognosis for children with Types C and D NPD?
The prognosis for children with Types C and D Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) is typically poor. These types of NPD are severe and progressive, leading to significant neurological decline and ultimately early death. Treatment options are limited, and supportive care is often provided to manage symptoms and maximize quality of life.
What is the prognosis for patients suffering from Type B NPD?
Type B patients generally live to adulthood but suffer from significant liver and lung problems.
What is the prognosis for TGA patients?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
What is the prognosis for the patient?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
What is the life expectency for a patient with Type A NPD?
Patients with Type A NPD usually die within the first year and a half of life.
What is the prognosis for recovery from Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
There is no recovery from NPD. The American Psychiatric Association recognizes it as permanent and incurable.
What is the prognosis for pernicious anemia?
Prognosis is generally good for patients with pernicious anemia
How fatal is NPD-C in children?
The vast majority of children with NPD-C die before age 20, and many before the age of 10.
What is the prognosis for vitamin toxicity?
The prognosis for reversing vitamin toxicity is excellent for most patients
How is NPD-C diagnosed?
NPD-C is diagnosed by taking a small skin biopsy , growing the cells (fibroblasts) in the laboratory, and studying their ability to transport and store cholesterol.
