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Radiology Case Reports
Role of MRI in X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy—A case report
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Sajiva Aryal1  Suraj Sharma1  Saroj Poudel1  Sunita Sharma1 
[1] Kathmandu Medical College
关键词: Adrenoleukodystrophy;    Very long chain fatty acids;    X-linked disorder;   
DOI  :  10.1016/j.radcr.2022.08.052
学科分类:生物化学工程
来源: University of Washington * Department of Radiology
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【 摘 要 】

X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare inherited peroxisomal disorder that occurs due to a genetic mutation. This mutation impairs normal transport of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) into peroxisomes , hence impeding VLCFA breakdown leading to its accumulation in plasma and tissues of the body. Due to its X-linked inheritance, it classically affects young males with most cases diagnosed during childhood. There are characteristic MRI findings in brain which can aid in diagnosis of X-ALD. We hereby present a case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with neurological and behavioral deterioration with MRI findings suggestive of X-ALD. MRI not only aids in diagnosis of X-ALD but can also identify the pattern of brain involvement which serves an important role in prognosis and outcome of the disease.

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