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A Case of Adrenoleukodystrophy Presenting as Progressive Cerebellar Dysfunction
- Source :
- Journal of Movement Disorders, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 91-94 (2009)
- Publication Year :
- 2009
- Publisher :
- Korean Movement Disorder Society, 2009.
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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