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Adrenoleukodystrophy. A case report demonstrating unilateral abnormalities
P J Close1, S J Sinnott, K T Nolan
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Adrenoleukodystrophy, a genetic disorder causing brain and adrenal issues, typically presents with symmetrical white matter damage. This case highlights an unusual presentation of unilateral brain abnormalities in an 8-year-old boy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Radiology
Background:
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is an inherited X-linked disorder.
- It leads to progressive demyelination in the brain's white matter and adrenal gland dysfunction.
- Typical neuroimaging reveals bilateral white matter lesions.