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'''Adrenomyeloneuropathy''' is a rare [[inherited disorder]]. It is a form of X-linked [[adrenoleukodystrophy]]. [[Leukodystrophy]] causes a disruption to the [[myelin]] sheath that covers and protects [[nerve]]s. Prognosis is normally poor and death usually occurs within a few years after onset. | '''Adrenomyeloneuropathy''' is a rare [[inherited disorder]]. It is a form of X-linked [[adrenoleukodystrophy]]. [[Leukodystrophy]] causes a disruption to the [[myelin]] sheath that covers and protects [[nerve]]s. Prognosis is normally poor and death usually occurs within a few years after onset. | ||
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*[http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/171/9/1073 Canada Medical Journal] | *[http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/171/9/1073 Canada Medical Journal] | ||
*[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adrenoleukodystrophy/adrenoleukodystrophy.htm National institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke] | *[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/adrenoleukodystrophy/adrenoleukodystrophy.htm National institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke] | ||
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[[Category:Endocarniology]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 22 July 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Adrenomyeloneuropathy is a rare inherited disorder. It is a form of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy. Leukodystrophy causes a disruption to the myelin sheath that covers and protects nerves. Prognosis is normally poor and death usually occurs within a few years after onset.