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A Case of Adrenoleukodystrophy Presenting as Progressive Cerebellar Dysfunction

Authors :
Seunguk Jung
Jong Won Chung
Ji Young Yun
Han-Joon Kim
Beom Seok Jeon
Source :
Journal of Movement Disorders, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 91-94 (2009)
Publication Year :
2009
Publisher :
Korean Movement Disorder Society, 2009.

Abstract

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a hereditary neurological disorder affecting the nervous system and adrenal cortex. The phenotype of X-ALD ranges from the rapidly progressive cerebral form to milder adrenomyeloneuropathy. However, cerebellar manifestations are rare. We report a case of adrenoleukodystrophy presenting as progressive cerebellar dysfunction resembling olivopontocerebellar degeneration, with a review of the literature

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2005940X and 20934939
Volume :
2
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Movement Disorders
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4ce890ceeefb4e41a9cad747db408c25
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.14802/jmd.09025