Question
Why do children get Niemann-Pick disease?
Answer
Niemann-Pick disease, also known as sphingolipid storage disorder, is a congenital glycosphingolipid metabolic disorder. Symptoms include liver and spleen enlargement and growth retardation. Patients are usually diagnosed with the disease during childhood. The main treatment method currently is liver transplantation, hoping to improve the condition. In Taiwan, it is recommended to seek professional liver transplantation medical teams for evaluation and treatment. The success rate of treatment varies depending on the individual case, and the cost will also vary according to the complexity of the surgery and the hospital’s billing standards.