X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy |
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X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
(ADL; Sudanophilic Leukodystrophy; Schilder's Disease)
by Rick Alan ...
What is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy?
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a disorder that occurs most often in males. It mainly affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands, which are small glands located on top of each kidney.
Childhood-onset cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy ... writing difficulty, learning problems, learning problems, reading difficulty, reading difficulty
Chitayat-Moore-Del Bigio syndrome ... mental retardation
Chitty Hall Baraitser syndrome ...
The childhood form of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a progressive disease that leads to a long-term coma (vegetative state) about 2 years after neurological symptoms develop.
(also called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (XALD)), a peroxisomal disorder of the lipidosis group characterized by accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) in the white matter, peripheral nerves, adrenal cortex and testis.
Moser, H. W., et al. "Therapy of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: Prognosis based upon age and MRI abnormality and plans for placebo-controlled trials." Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease 23 (2000): 273-277.
Alternative Names
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy; NALD
Causes ...
Correlating quantitative MR imaging with histopathology in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.… more…
Is Adrenocorticotropic Hormone… ...
Degenerative disorders--are conditions that might not be obvious at birth, but cause one or more aspects of health to steadily get worse. For example, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), which was the focus of the movie Lorenzo's Oil, ...
AllRefer Health - Adrenoleukodystrophy (Melanodermic Leukodystrophy, NALD, Neonatal Adrenoleukodyrstophy, X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy)
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II Medical Information ...
Addison's Disease
Adrenal Gland
Adrenal Gland Disorders
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
Clinical: Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) ...
For example, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), which was the focus of the movie Lorenzo’s Oil, Rett syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and lysosomal disorders are examples of degenerative disorders.
 See also: Adrenoleukodystrophy, Leukodystrophy, Dystrophy, Symptom, Neuropathy
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