Variable phenotypes in a family kindred with adrenoleukodystrophy.

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Adrenoleukodystrophy, an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by progressive demyelination of the central nervous system and adrenal insufficiency, usually manifests at 4-8 years of age. We report a 20-month-old male who presented with the sudden onset of status epilepticus and cortical blindness; initially, he had complete resolution of these findings, but experienced a relapse 3 months later. The initial...

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