Disease - Leukodystrophy, hypomyelinating, 4
Definition
A severe autosomal recessive hypomyelinating leukodystrophy. Clinically characterized by infantile-onset rotary nystagmus, progressive spastic paraplegia, neurologic regression, motor impairment, profound mental retardation. Death usually occurs within the first two decades of life.
Acronym
HLD4
Synonyms
MitCHAP60 disease
MitCHAP-60 disease
Mitochondrial HSP60 chaperonopathy
MitCHAP-60 disease
Mitochondrial HSP60 chaperonopathy
Keywords
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