Tay Sach’s Disease : Mnemonic

Mnemonic: SACHS GO

1. Spots in macula (Cherry red spots)

2. Ashkenazic jews

3. CNS degeneration

4. Hexosaminidase A enzyme deficiency

5. Storage disorder

6. GM2 ganglioside accumulation

7. Onion skin appearance of lysosomes

Further reading:

Lysosomal Storage Disorders Made Easy

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