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What do people with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy die from?
Liver and kidney falure.
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.
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
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 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.
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At what age can you be diagnosed claustrophobic?
People can be diagnosed with claustrophobia at any age. Usually people get claustrophobia when they are young.
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
