Childhood-onset cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: A rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of the protective sheath around nerves resulting in increasing difficulty. The childhood cerebral form of the condition is the most severe. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Childhood-onset cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is available below.
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Prognosis for Childhood-onset cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: progression is variable but total disability often occurs within years of onset
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