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S Takeda¹, E Ohama, F Ikuta

¹Department of Pathology, Niigata University, Japan.

Acta Neuropathologica

|January 1, 1989

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) involves myelin sheath degeneration and unique cellular inclusions in brain white matter. This study details ultrastructural changes in ALD, offering insights into demyelination mechanisms.

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Background:

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disorder affecting the adrenal glands and white matter of the brain.
ALD is characterized by progressive demyelination, leading to neurological dysfunction.
The specific ultrastructural changes in ALD, particularly in the context of atypical presentations like olivopontocerebellar atrophy, require detailed investigation.