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No specific definitive treatment is available for patients with any NPD type, and treatment is purely supportive
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What does treatment of Niemann-Pick disease include?
Treatment consists of supportive care to deal with symptoms and the development of complications.
How is a diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease confirmed?
A diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease is confirmed by analyzing a sample of tissue.
What radical treatment is being explored to treat Niemann-Pick disease?
Bone marrow transplantation is being investigated as a possible treatment.
How many forms of Niemann-Pick disease exist?
At least five different forms of Niemann-Pick disease (NPD) have been identified.
What problem may exist in adults with Type E Niemann-Pick disease?
Some adults with Niemann-Pick disease (Type E) may also show a loss of muscle coordination.
What is the ultimate fate of those with Types C and D Niemann-Pick?
Ultimately, the nervous system becomes severely damaged and patients with Types C and D Niemann-Pick disease die.
What are the demographics for Niemann Pick A?
Both Niemann-Pick disease types A and B occur in many ethnic groups; however, they occur more frequently among individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent than in the general population.
What are the different types of Niemann-Pick disease related to?
The different types seem to be related to the activity level of the enzyme sphingomyelinase.
What are types C and D Niemann-Pick disease related to?
Types C or D NPD are related to cholesterol transfer out of cells.
What are the characteristics of Niemann Pick B disease?
NPD-B patients have an enlarged liver, no neurological involvement, and often survive into adulthood.
What is childhood Alzheimer's disease?
It's called Niemann-Pick disease type C. Basically the body cannot digest cholesterol and it builds up in certain organs including the brain.
How is a diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease confirmed in a pregnant women?
Prenatal diagnosis of Types A and B of NPD can be done with amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling.
