Canavan disease

Alternative names:

spongy degeneration of cerebral white matter

Treatment:

Treatment aims to ease the symptoms of the disease.

Expectations (prognosis):

With Canavan disease, the central nervous system degenerates and progressive disability is likely . Death usually occurs in the first 1 to 2 decades of life.

Complications:

This is often a fatal disorder.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has any symptoms of Canavan disease.