Yes, prenatal testing for Sly syndrome is possible through amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to detect mutations in the GUSB gene responsible for β-glucuronidase deficiency. However, ocular complications are usually identified postnatally.
Can Sly syndrome be detected through a prenatal diagnosis?
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