MRI SPECTRUM OF X – LINKED ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 24
Abstract
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is an inherited disorder of peroxisome metabolism which has a debilitating and often fatal course if untreated. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis, characterizing and prognosticating these patients and several MR findings have been reported in the brain. We hereby discuss in detail the various MR imaging findings of this condition through presentation of a typical case. Most patients present late in disease with onset of severe neurological symptoms and then do not respond to most available treatment options. Thus, it is very important for physicians and radiologists alike to aware of this condition and its imaging findings so as to enable early diagnose of this condition, offering the best survival chances for the patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Kotha Krishna, Shravani Myadam, Rajsekhar Reddy, Tatikonda Kishan, Moorthy R. S
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