Leukodystrophy
A group of rare genetic neurodegenerative disorders that affect infants and children. These disorders are characterized by metabolic abnormalities in the development of the myelin sheaths in the white matter. Clinical signs and symptoms include developmental delays, mental retardation, dementia, seizures, loss of motor skills, and muscle weakness. Representative examples include metachromatic leukodystrophy, Krabbe disease, Canavan disease, and Alexander disease.
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Thanks Curofy and all Doctors who answered the case. Final diagosis : Seronegative autoimmune encephalopathy with super refractoryStatus Epilepticus. Autoimmune work up including NMDA,AMPA 1 & 2,CASPR 2/ VGKC,LG1,GABA done - ve. Antinucle...
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Top doctors who continously share their opinions on LeukodystrophyKerala Institute of Medical Sciences
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Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
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General Hospital Kanakapur
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Gandhi Medical College.
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Shree Krishna Hospital
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Pramukhswami Medical College
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