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Diseases » Leukodystrophy » Summary
 

What is Leukodystrophy?

What is Leukodystrophy?

  • Leukodystrophy: A very rare group of metabolic diseases where chemical anomalies affect the development or maintenance of the protective coating around nerves (myelin sheath). The brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves may be involved. The range and severity of symptoms is determined by the chemical involved but one of the main symptoms for all the leukodystrophies is a gradual loss of previously acquired mental or physical skills.

Leukodystrophy: Introduction

Types of Leukodystrophy:

Types of Leukodystrophy:

Broader types of Leukodystrophy:

What causes Leukodystrophy?

Causes of Leukodystrophy: see causes of Leukodystrophy

What are the symptoms of Leukodystrophy?

Symptoms of Leukodystrophy: see symptoms of Leukodystrophy

Leukodystrophy: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Leukodystrophy.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Leukodystrophy.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Leukodystrophy: see treatments for Leukodystrophy

Organs Affected by Leukodystrophy:

Organs and body systems related to Leukodystrophy include:

Name and Aliases of Leukodystrophy

Main name of condition: Leukodystrophy

Other names or spellings for Leukodystrophy:

leukodystrophies

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Leukodystrophy:


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