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Metachromatic leukodystrophy. Diffusion MR imaging and proton MR spectroscopy.

R N Sener1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Ege University Hospital, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey. rnsener@med.ege.edu.tr

Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|July 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Metachromatic leukodystrophy, a condition causing dysmyelination due to arylsulfatase-A deficiency, shows specific MRI findings. Diffusion imaging and proton spectroscopy reveal restricted diffusion and decreased choline, indicating myelin damage.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a lysosomal storage disorder.
  • It results from arylsulfatase-A deficiency, leading to impaired myelin breakdown.
  • Dysmyelination is a key pathological feature in MLD.

Observation:

  • A 17-month-old boy diagnosed with MLD was studied.
  • Diffusion-weighted echo-planar MRI sequences were utilized.
  • Proton MR spectroscopy was performed on the deep white matter.

Findings:

  • Diffusion MR imaging demonstrated restricted diffusion in deep white matter.
  • This was evidenced by high signal on b=1000 s/mm2 images and low ADC values (0.56 x 10(-3) mm2/s).
  • Proton MR spectroscopy revealed a significant reduction in choline, a marker of myelin turnover.

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Implications:

  • The observed restricted diffusion pattern on MRI suggests impaired water movement.
  • Decreased choline levels indicate reduced myelin integrity or turnover.
  • These imaging findings are characteristic of dysmyelination in MLD, aiding in diagnosis.