The test consists of an amniocentesis and collection of amniotic fluid . There is no specific treatment for Hurler syndrome. Therapy must address specific developing problems. Hurler syndrome is a disease with a poor prognosis. Children with this disease have significant progressive physical and mental deficiencies.
Death occurs in late childhood or early adolescence .
Call your health care provider if you have a family history of Hurler syndrome and are considering having children, or if your child begins to develop a group of the characteristic signs and symptoms of Hurler syndrome.