Alexander Disease (AxD) / Leukodystrophy

Alexander Disease (AxA) (Fibrinoid Encephalomyelopathy) is a genetic disorder characterised by degeneration of the CNS white matter , a leukodystrophy. Clinical signs includes generalised seizure. This degeneration is a disorder of astrocytes and it is associated with a loss of myelin especially in the cerebral white matter. The disease is also know as Leukodystrophy.

Possible Test Results :

  • Clear
  • Carrier
  • Affected
  • Hereditary Clear
  • Hereditary Carrier
  • Hereditary Affected
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