Metachromatic leukodystrophy

Alternative names:

MLD

Treatment:

At present, there is no treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy.

Expectations (prognosis):

Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a severely debilitating progressive disease whose outcome is fatal.

Complications:

• bronchopneumonia

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have a family history of this disease or if you notice symptoms suggestive of this disorder.