Galactosemia, an inherited disorder, is the inability of the body to metabolize galactose which results in damage to the liver, central nervous system, and other body systems. Galactose makes up half of lactose, the sugar found in milk.
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- Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc. Information about galctosemia and a resource for families living with galactosemia.
- NORD - Galactosemia Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
- Galactosaemia Support Group Brings families with galactosaemic children and adult galactosaemics into contact with each other and offers support. Includes information on the organization and the disease, news and fundraising ideas.
- Patient: Galactosaemia Factsheet on this metabolic disorder, its description, pathophysiology, epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, management and prognosis.
- MedlinePlus: GALC The alternate names, a summary and list of major features of galactocerebrosidase deficiency.