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Leucodistrofia metacromática - Tratamiento

Nombres alternativos

LDM; Deficiencia de arilsulfatasa A.

Tratamiento:

No existe una cura para la leucodistrofia metacromática y los cuidados se centran en el tratamiento de los síntomas y en la preservación de la calidad de vida del paciente.

Las investigaciones para estudiar técnicas con el fin de reemplazar la falta de la enzima arilsulfatasa A están en curso.

Grupos de apoyo:

Para buscar recursos e información adicionales, se recomienda remitirse a la página web:

  • United Leukodystrophy Association en - www.ulf.org
  • MLD Foundation - www.mldfoundation.org

Expectativas (pronóstico):

La leucodistrofia metacromática es una enfermedad debilitante grave y progresiva cuyo pronóstico es desalentador. Se espera que las personas que padezcan este trastorno mueran prematuramente. A menor edad de diagnóstico de esta enfermedad, más rápida será su progresión.

  • Fecha de revisión: 12/11/2006
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc
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