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A case of X-Linked adrenoleukodystrophy caused by a novel mutation with singular clinical manifestation: unilateral lower limb weakness.
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology - 1 Jan 2025
Zhu Geke, Zhou Han, Ma Yongbo, Liu Rui, Nie Xiangtao, Qi Wenjing, Hao Lei, Guo Xiuming
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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is caused by mutations in the ABCD1 gene, leading to the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in plasma and tissues. It primarily affects the central nervous system white matter and the adrenal cortex. Clinical manifestations include myeloneuropathy, leukodystrophy, and adrenal insufficiency. Reliable methods for diagnosis include VLCFAs and genetic testing....
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