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X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy

What is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy?

A rare progressive peroxisomal disorder characterized by endocrine dysfunction (adrenal failure and sometimes testicular insufficiency), progressive myelopathy, peripheral neuropathy and, variably, progressive leukodystrophy.

Other condition names

  • ALD
  • X-ALD
  • X-linked ALD

Inheritance type

X-linked dominant

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Childhood
  • Elderly
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