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Whatv types of Leukodystrophy are seen in certain ethnic groups?
Canavan disease in Ashkenazi Jews, or globoid cell leukodystrophy (GLD) and metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) in Scandinavians.
What are the different types of Leukodystrophy caused by?
They are all caused by either an abnormality in one of the protein components of myelin, or by a defective or missing enzyme that assists in the production or normal degradation of myelin
Who discovered Leukodystrophy?
Einstin
What are the characteristics of the juvenile form of metachromatic leukodystrophy?
The juvenile form of metachromatic leukodystrophy is characterized by gait disturbances, urinary incontinence, mental deterioration, and emotional difficulties
When was The United Leukodystrophy Foundation founded?
It was incorporated in 1982
What characterizes all strokes?
they occur in the brain
Is there a link between hemihypertrophy and leukodystrophy?
I am not sure... Although, I suffer majorly from Hemi-Hyper Trophy. I am 13. It is very hard to deal with. Do you have Leukodystrophy oh Hemi-Hyper Trophy?
What is metachromatic leukodystrophy?
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare degenerative neurological disease affecting the fatty covering that acts as an insulator around nerve fibers known as the myelin sheath.
How are people diagnosed with leukodystrophy?
People are diagnosed with leukodystrophy through a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and genetic testing. A neurologist typically assesses symptoms such as motor difficulties or cognitive decline, followed by brain imaging techniques like MRI to identify characteristic changes in white matter. Genetic testing is then conducted to confirm the diagnosis and identify specific mutations associated with different types of leukodystrophy. Blood tests and sometimes cerebrospinal fluid analysis may also be used to rule out other conditions.
What do people with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy die from?
Liver and kidney falure.
What are the characteristics of adult metachromatic leukodystrophy?
Adult metachromatic leukodystrophy is characterized by emotional disturbances and psychiatric symptoms. Disorders of movement and posture appear later. Dementia and decreased visual function also occur.
What kind of inherited condition is Metachromatic leukodystrophy?
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), also called sulfatide lipidosis and arylsulfatase A (ARSA) deficiency, is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait, due to mutations in the arylsulfatase A (ARSA) gene
