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Gaucher disease occurs at an increased frequency in individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with a carrier frequency of approximately 1 in 15. It is a lysosomal storage disorder with variable severity that, if untreated, may result in anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, nosebleeds, and fractures. In the more severe and rare form, the brain and nervous system are involved. Enzyme analysis is performed in individuals suspected of having the disease, who may need enzyme replacement therapy.