Dermatan sulfate excretion in urine

What it means

An increased concentration of dermatan sulfate in the urine.

Dermatan sulfate is a a glycosaminoglycan (mucopolysaccharide) found in skin, blood vessels, heart valves, tendons, and lungs.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Dermatan sulphate excretion in urine