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Two-year-old girl had no 'obvious signs' before rare childhood dementia diagnosis
- Leni Forrester, a British two-year-old, was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B, a rare childhood dementia.
- Doctors noted Leni showed no obvious signs of illness before the diagnosis.
- Sanfilippo is caused by a gene defect that leaves the body unable to process a sugar, harming the brain over time.
- There is currently no cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, and a social fundraiser aims to cover treatment costs.
- A potential clinical trial in the US could offer treatment but UK patients are not yet eligible.
- Leni’s parents started a GoFundMe page to fund essential care and treatments.
- Experts warned time is critical as toxic build-up can progress quickly in affected children.
- The fundraiser aims to support the life-saving treatment for Leni.
- The case has drawn attention to the lack of cure and ongoing research needs for Sanfilippo.
- Parents hope government support will fund research and future therapies in the UK.
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