Monitoring for and Management of Endocrine Dysfunction in Adrenoleukodystrophy

Monitoring for and Management of Endocrine Dysfunction in Adrenoleukodystrophy

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a peroxisomal disorder affecting the nervous system, adrenal cortical function, and testicular function. Newborn screening for ALD has the potential to identify patients at high risk for life-threatening adrenal crisis and cerebral ALD. The current understanding of the...

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Main Authors: Isha Kachwala, Molly O. Regelmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
adrenoleukodystrophy
adrenal insufficiency
newborn screening
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/8/1/18

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