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Q: Does leukodystrophy skip generation
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Can hole in the heart skip a generation and be the cause of down syndrome in a grandchild?

can not be passed from generation to generation


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.


Do heart attacks skip a generation?

While gallbladder disease may have genetic components, it does not keep track of the last generation affected. It can "skip" a generation or affect the children of affected patients.


Can height skip a generation?

Yes it can vcaus


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


How is diabetes passed on?

diabetes is not passed on


When was The United Leukodystrophy Foundation founded?

It was incorporated in 1982


Can sickle cell trait skip a generation?

yes it can skip a generation, since it is a Mendel inheritance. and it is a reccesive trait. therefore offspring's can have two unaffected parents but chances are both parents might be carriers


What characterizes all types of Leukodystrophy?

All types of leukodystrophy are genetic (present at conception), progressive, and never spontaneously resolve. None of the leukodystrophies can be cured, and effective treatments are limited.


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.


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?