CC4: Leukodystrohpies Flashcards
inherited diseases that affect myelin development and maintenance
leukodystrophy
Classical X – linked peroxisomal disorder
Adrenoleukodystrophy
AdrenoLeukoDystrphy Genetic defect:
ABCD1 gene localizes to Xq28
Addison’s-like disease can provoke
tan skin in ALD
Rapidly progressive, inflammatory cerebral form, characterized by visual and intellectual impairment, seizures, spasticity, and a rapid progression to death
ALD
ALD mri
occipito parietal
ALD treatment
bone marrow trasnsplant
Abnormally high levels of plasma VLCFAs
ALD
Alexander disease staining:
GFAP
Alexander symptoms
macrocephaly, 1st yr, seizures, rosenthal fibers, frontal predominant
alexander mri
frontal dominance
canavans disease is related to what gene
x-recessive
canavans clinical presentation
megacephalia, spongy degeneration of white matter, increased NAA
mri diffuse WM degeneration involving
u-fibers
canavan
high NAA
floppy baby, demyelinating peripheral neuropath, periventrricular lesion, no eye contact
metachromic