Adrenoleukodystrophy
Alternative names:
melanodermic leukodystrophy; X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
Prevention:
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of adrenoleukodystrophy. The carrier state in females can be diagnosed most of the time by laboratory studies. Intrauterine diagnosis of adrenoleukodystrophy is available and done by evaluation of cells from chorionic villus sampling or from amniotic cells (amniocentesis).
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