Rare Disease: Plasminogen Deficiency (PLGD)

At Prometic Life Sciences we are committed to addressing unmet medical needs in rare diseases such as Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency (PLGD).

PLGD is a rare genetic disease that causes lesions, inflammation and infection to appear on various parts of the body, including the vital organs. The effects can be devastating.

One of the main challenges that family members face, is dealing with the unknown. This is deeply difficult as they can be concerned about the future, and how the disease will progress.

Plasminogen Deficiency (PLGD) is an ultra-rare genetic disease that can have devastating effects on multiple organ systems throughout the body.

Working as a professional psychiatrist, and being a Plasminogen Deficiency patient herself, Dr. Sarah Bein is the right person to explain how difficult it can be to deal with this rare disease. Learn

Sarah Bien, MD, is a physician as well as a patient with plasminogen deficiency. In this video clip, she talks about how it is diagnosed & treated as well as her experience with past treatment options

Sarah Bein, MD, is a physician but also a patient with plasminogen deficiency. In this video clip, she talks about the pathophysiology and genetics of this rare condition.

Plasminogen deficiency used to be treated with surgery, but trauma such as surgery can lead to the condition getting worse, Sarah Bein MD explains.