Metachromatic leukodystrophy
An autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities in the development of the myelin sheaths. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase A. There are three forms of this disease: late infantile, juvenile, and adult. In the late infantile form symptoms include muscle weakness and rigidity, gait disturbances, developmental delays, and seizures. In the juvenile form symptoms include gait disturbances, mental deterioration and seizures. The adult form is characterized by psychotic symptoms and dementia.
Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences
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Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
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JLN MC Attached Satellite Hospital
JS Pediatrics
Dr S N Medical College
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Shree Krishna Hospital
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Pramukhswami Medical College
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AADESH MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur
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Niloufer Hospital
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SGRD Medical College
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Anand Hospital
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Zhengzhou University
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Maulana Azad Medical College(Mamc)
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Gastro Care Hospital Trichy
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Soochow University （North Gate）
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