The relationship of the metachromatic leukodystrophies to neuropsychiatric disorders.

doi:10.1007/BF03159910

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The relationship of the metachromatic leukodystrophies to neuropsychiatric disorders.

Molecular and chemical neuropathology - 1 Jan 2000

Fluharty A L

Abstract excerpt

The possible relationship between the metachromatic leukodystrophies and neuropsychiatric disorders is reviewed. Four kinds of evidence are considered: psychiatric symptoms as preemergent markers of the neurodegenerative process; increased behavioral problems in leukodystrophy families; screening...

Topics

Adult
Alleles
Cerebroside-Sulfatase
Cerebrosides
Child
Demyelinating Diseases
Galactosylceramidase
Humans
Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic
Mental Disorders
Risk
Sulfatases

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