X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy with non-diagnostic plasma very long chain fatty acids.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Measurement of plasma very long chain fatty acids is widely recognised as a sensitive screening test for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). This test has particular importance because of the highly variable clinical expression of X-ALD. In this affected family the progressive childhood form of X-ALD was accompanied by "non-diagnostic" concentrations of plasma very long chain fatty acids. The implications for diagnosis of X-ALD are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Fatty Acids
- Mass Screening