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Alexander Disease.

Laura Hartog¹, Sven Dekeyzer², Stephanie Vanden Bossche²

¹Universiteit Antwerpen, BE.

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology

|November 1, 2021

Summary

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The main differential diagnoses for leukodystrophy with macrocephaly include Alexander disease, Canavan disease, and megalencephalic leukodystrophy with subcortical cysts. Alexander disease shows specific MRI findings like an apicoposterior gradient and periventricular T2-hypointense rim.

Keywords:

Alexander disease Canavan disease leukodystrophy macrocephaly megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Neurology
Genetics

Background:

Leukodystrophies are a group of rare genetic disorders affecting white matter.
Macrocephaly (enlarged head circumference) can be a presenting feature in certain leukodystrophies.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for prognosis and management.

Observation:

Macrocephaly-associated leukodystrophy presents a diagnostic challenge.
Differential diagnoses include Alexander disease, Canavan disease, and megalencephalic leukodystrophy with subcortical cysts.
Specific neuroimaging findings can help differentiate these conditions.

Findings:

Alexander disease is characterized by an apicoposterior gradient of white matter involvement.
A periventricular T2-hypointense rim is a distinguishing MRI feature of Alexander disease.
These imaging patterns aid in distinguishing Alexander disease from other macrocephaly-associated leukodystrophies.

Implications:

Improved diagnostic accuracy for leukodystrophies.
Facilitates earlier and more targeted patient management.
Supports further research into the genetic and molecular underpinnings of these disorders.