Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Diagnosed after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Diagnosed after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report
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Tarih
2011-01-01
Yazarlar
Guzel, Selcuk
Atalay, Ayce
Turhan, Nur
Benli, Ulku Sibel
Tore, Huseyin Gurkan
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Yayınevi
GALENOS YAYINCILIK
Dergi Adı
TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Özet
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder caused by a deficiency of a lysosomal enzyme arylsulphatase A. Herein, we report the case of a patient with late-onset MLD who presented with symptoms inconsistent with traumatic brain injury. The diagnosis of MLD was based only on MRI findings and low levels of arylsulphatase A. Although there was an underlying serious neurodegenerative disorder
the patient responded well to rehabilitation. Turk Phys Med Rehab 2011
57:175-7.
the patient responded well to rehabilitation. Turk Phys Med Rehab 2011
57:175-7.
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Anahtar kelimeler
Metachromatic leukodystrophy, brain plasticity, traumatic brain injury, electrophysiologic studies, rehabilitation, MRI