41. Adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support - Patient UK adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support Patient UK. A directory of provide patient information. adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support. http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=26739363

42. Adrenoleukodystrophy - Patient UK adrenoleukodystrophy Patient UK. A directory of UK health websites that provide patient information. adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). http://www.patient.co.uk/illness/a/ald.htm

Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) UK sources of information and / or support Adrenoleukodystrophy Family Support Trust A national registered charity, specifically for children who are victims of the life threatening genetic disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD for short. The Trust offers help and support to ALD sufferers and their families, and raises public awareness of this horrific killer disease, also known as Schilder's Disease and Sudanophilic Leukodystrophy. Further sources / More detailed information Some non-UK sites The following list popular non-UK health information sites, mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if ALD is included but these large sites are comprehensive. Non-UK disease / illness sites Non-UK self-help / support group sites Evidence Based Medicine For sites and information on Evidence Based Medicine.

43. LookSmart - Directory - Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy Find ALD resources, including personal stories, research updates, support groups, and genetic information. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317837/us317920/us53948/us330917/us27

@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Personal Health Adrenoleukodystrophy - Find ALD resources, including personal stories, research updates, support groups, and genetic information. Directory Listings About United Leukodystrophy Foundation Nonprofit org. disseminates medical and support-group info about the forms of leukodystrophy. Includes a FAQ and a newsletter. ADD - Adrenoleukodystrophy Admin on Developmental Disabilities works with states to help the disabled, including those with adrenoleukodystrophy, lead productive lives. Adrenoleukodystrophy Foundation, The Non-profit organization educates about this neurodegenerative disease. Contact the institution for more details or browse through the links page for additional resources. AE the National Health Museum - A Case Study of ALD Provides an outline for the use of the film "Lorenzo's Oil" as a tool for studying adrenoleukodystrophy, the disease depicted in the movie. allRefer Health - Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) Information Uncover symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of this X-linked fatty acid disorder, aka melanodermic leukodystrophy, that affects adrenal glands, nervous system, and testes.

44. Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy. adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a member of a group of diseases, leukodystrophies, that cause damage to the myelin sheath of nerve cells. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/adrenoleukodystrophy.html

Encyclopedia Index A Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index A Adrenoleukodystrophy Definition Adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare genetic disease characterized by a loss of myelin surrounding nerve cells in the brain and progressive adrenal gland dysfunction. Description Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a member of a group of diseases, leukodystrophies, that cause damage to the myelin sheath of nerve cells. Approximately one in 100,000 people is affected by ALD. There are three basic forms of ALD: childhood, adult-onset, and neonatal. The childhood form of the disease is the classical form and is the most severe. Childhood ALD is progressive and usually leads to total disability or death . It affects only boys because the genetic defect is sex-linked (carried on the X chromosome). Onset usually occurs between ages four and ten and can include many different symptoms, not all of which appear together. The most common symptoms are behavioral problems and poor memory. Other symptoms frequently seen are loss of vision, seizures, poorly articulated speech, difficulty swallowing, deafness, problems with gait and coordination, fatigue , increased skin pigmentation, and progressive dementia The adult-onset form of the disease, also called adrenomyeloneuropathy, is milder, progresses slowly, is usually associated with a normal life span, and usually appears between ages 21-35. Symptoms may include progressive stiffness, weakness, or

45. Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the loss of the fatty covering (myelin sheath) on nerve fibers within the brain http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord43.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="nord43"; var hwDocTitle="Adrenoleukodystrophy"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="nord43"; var hwSectionTitle=""; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="NORD"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Adrenoleukodystrophy Important It is possible that the main title of the report is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Adult Onset ALD Addison Disease with Cerebral Sclerosis Addison-Schilder Disease Adrenomyeloneuropathy ALD AMN Bronze Schilder's Disease Encephalitis Periaxialis Diffusa Flatau-Schilder Disease Melanodermic Leukodystrophy Myelinoclastic Diffuse Sclerosis Schilder Disease Schilder Encephalitis Siewerling-Creutzfeldt Disease Sudanophilic Leukodystrophy, ADL Disorder Subdivisions Childhood Adrenoleukodystrophy Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy Related Disorders List Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related Disorders section of this report: Addison Disease Leukodystrophy, Canavan

46. Mississippi River Challenge For Rett Syndrome & Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) What Is adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)? ALD is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies http://www.mississippichallenge.org/ald.html

2003 World Record Set: 18 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes! The Mississippi River Challenge for - May 10, 2003 6 AM to May 28, 10:51 AM 2003- A 2,348 Mile Marathon to Support a Marathon of Research! Please see Justin Bradford's Website and sign his guestbook - he loves to hear from everyone (Justin is Bob Bradford's grandson)! Home Team Mission Route Map ... Contact Us Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) What Is Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)? ALD is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies that cause damage to the myelin sheath, the fatty covering, on nerve fibers in the brain and leads to progressive neurological disability and death. It is probably best know to Americans as the disease that afflicts the young boy Lorenzo Odone, whose story is told in the 1993 film 'Lorenzo's oil'. Who Gets ALD?

47. Ask NOAH About: Neurological And Neuromuscular Disorders adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy National Center for Biotechnology Information adrenoleukodystrophy - National Institute of Neurological Disorders http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/neuro/neuropg.html

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48. Default adrenoleukodystrophy by Tom, Bryan, Amy, and Andy Group 132. On the Front of X-Linked adrenoleukodystrophy Author Patrick Aubourg Neurochemical Research, Vol. http://www.gen.umn.edu/faculty_staff/jensen/1135/example_student_projects/Spr200

Adrenoleukodystrophy by Tom, Bryan, Amy, and Andy Group 13-2 Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a complicated sounding word at first glance, but after breaking it into smaller parts, it’s definition is more easily understood: adren = adrenal gland leuk = white dys = abnormal; difficult Definition ALD is a genetic disorder that affects the adrenal gland and the white matter of the nervous system. How does it work? In this disease, saturated very long chain fatty acids accumulate in the brain and the cerebral cortex because the enzyme responsible for breaking them down does not work properly. The very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) cause a demyelination of nerves in the brain and/or the spinal cord. When the nerve fibers lose their myelin sheath, the nerve short-circuits. This leads to a degeneration of the adrenal gland, which is controlled by the nervous system. The adrenal gland secretes hormones that are essential for life so this disease can cause serious side effects and death. Who does it affect? Adrenoleukodystrophy is an X-linked disease so it is carried by the mother and affects only males. About one in every 20,000 males are victims to this disease. Symptoms Symptoms typically begin to emerge between the ages of 3 and 16 years.

49. Your Health - Adrenoleukodystrophy other. adrenoleukodystrophy. by Rick Alan. Definition. adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare inherited genetic disorder. ALD http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/yourhealth/healthgate/getcontent.asp?URLhealthga

50. X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy - Eurorad - Clinical Case 1132 - Resident teaching files,radiology,Xlinked adrenoleukodystrophy,An 8 years old male patient presented with difficulty in walking and visual disturbances. http://www.eurorad.org/case.cfm?uid=1132

51. Medical Encyclopedia Disease adrenoleukodystrophy. Alternative Names X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodyrstophy; NALD. http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body.cfm?id=18&action=Display&articl

52. Adrenoleukodystrophy- Medcohealth.com adrenoleukodystrophy describes any of several closely related inheritable disorders of the breakdown (metabolism) of certain fats (long chain fatty acid) that http://www.medcohealth.com/medco/consumer/ehealth/ehsarticle.jsp?topicID=HE:Dise

53. InteliHealth: Adrenoleukodystrophy Featuring Harvard Medical School, Aetna InteliHealth. Home. Health Commentaries. InteliHealth Dental. Drug Resource Center. Ask the Expert. Interactive Tools. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9416.html

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54. Lorenzo's Oil - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation adrenoleukodystrophy is one of the neurodegenerative diseases of childhood for which bone marrow transplantation is most successful. adrenoleukodystrophy. http://www.drgreene.com/21_13.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep About DrGreene.com Archives About Us Context Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Topic Centers Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide Discussion Boards DrGreene´s Chats DrGreene´s Event Schedule FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Discussion Boards Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Fertility Children's Health Adrenoleukodystrophy What is Adrenoleukodystrophy? Isn’t that what the little boy in the movie “Lorenzo’s Oil” had? Adrenoleukodystrophy is one of the genetic neurodegenerative disorders . These disorders are grouped into four categories: sphingolipidoses, neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, adrenoleukodystrophy (like Lorenzo, whose story is portrayed in the movie “Lorenzo’s Oil”), and sialidosis. These may be distinguished from one another based on head CT, head MRI, nerve conduction velocities, visual evoked potentials, auditory evoked potentials, electroretinography, and to a lesser extent, EEG's.

55. Medical Encyclopedia Disease adrenoleukodystrophy. Alternative Names X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodyrstophy; NALD. http://www.medstarhealth.org/body.cfm?id=124&action=Display&articlenum=1182

56. ► Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy. Alternative Names Xlinked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodyrstophy; NALD. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/001182.htm

Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs UM Hospital for Children Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Adrenoleukodystrophy Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Adrenoleukodystrophy describes any of several closely related inheritable disorders of the breakdown ( metabolism ) of certain fats (long chain fatty acid) that affects the adrenal glands , nervous system, and testes Alternative Names: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodyrstophy; NALD Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Adrenoleukodystrophy is transmitted as an X-linked trait (the neonatal form is by autosomal recessive transmission). Its incidence is estimated at 1 out of 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 and affects all races. The metabolic defect is the accumulation of long chain fatty acids in the nervous system, adrenal gland, and testes , where the accumulated material disrupts normal activity. There are several (seven recognized) different forms of the disease. The neonatal form appears shortly after birth and includes seizures and delayed neurological development with death occurring in infancy or young childhood. The childhood cerebral form (around 4-8 years) appears in mid-childhood, and the other forms appear during

57. Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy,. Print this article, (also called adrenoleukodystrophy, Fig. 1. a, b. MRI, T2weighted axial images. Extensive diffuse http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume VI 1/ADRENOLEUKODYST

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Adrenoleukodystrophy, (also called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (XALD)), a peroxisomal disorder of the lipidosis group characterized by accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) in the white matter, peripheral nerves, adrenal cortex and testis. Clinically the disease has a wide phenotype variability, with childhood, adolescent, adult and adrenomyeloneuropathy forms. Symptoms consist of adrenal insufficiency and neurological deterioration, with gait disturbances, loss of vision, spastic diplegia, epileptic seizures and progressive dementia. The MR pattern is quite characteristic ( Fig.1 ); in T2-weighted images white matter hyperintensity is seen involving the occipital area and splenium of the corpus callosum. A rim of enhancement can be seen following gadolinium injection. The lesions are symmetrical and demyelination progresses anteriorly. Late in the disease the brain stem and ultimately the cerebellum may be involved. GS The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume VI:1 Adrenoleukodystrophy, Fig. 1

58. Adrenoleukodystrophy adrenoleukodystrophy,. Print this article, (ALD) an Xlinked demyelinating disorder affecting about 1 in 20,000 males. It was previously http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume IV 2/adrenoleukodyst

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Adrenoleukodystrophy, (ALD) an X-linked demyelinating disorder affecting about 1 in 20,000 males. It was previously known as Schilder's disease. It is a peroxisomal disorder, resulting in hyperpigmentation, adrenocortical insufficiency, elevated ACTH, and accumulation of very long chain fatty acids. Clinically it is characterized by impaired mental intellect, behavioural problems, cortical blindness and deafness, ataxia, spasticity and motor deficits. Onset is usually before 10 years of age, with rapid progression to death over 23 years. Pathologically, adrenoleukodystrophy is characterized by specific diagnostic inclusion bodies in cerebral macrophages Schwann cells, adrenocortical cells and Leydig cells of the testis. The inclusion bodies are seen at electron microscopy, and consist of dense long thin leaflets enclosing an electron-lucent space. Cross-sectional imaging of the adrenals is usually unremarkable. Also, see adrenomyeloneuropathy HH The Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging Volume IV:2 Contacts GE Healthcare Making Waves

59. Jordon Fund - What Is Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)? A Nonprofit organization for the fight against adrenoleukodystrophy. (916) 7847653. Annual Tournament. What is adrenoleukodystrophy? http://www.jordonfund.org/what.htm

A Nonprofit organization for the fight against Adrenoleukodystrophy Annual Jordon Crespillo Benefit Golf Tournament What is Adrenoleukodystrophy? ALD is the acronym for a rare genetic disease called adrenoleukodysrophy . Due to its unique pattern of inheritance, and the fact that any individual may undergo random gene mutations, this horrible disease can make its devastating and often lethal appearance without any warning. ALD does not recognize racial, social, economic, or religious boundaries. It does, however, manifest preferentially in males. It is commonly known, especially to Americans, as the Lorenzo's Oil disease, named after an Oscar nominated 1993 film, starring Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte, which was based on one family's experience. ALD affects boys and young men. In the childhood presentation, which is observed in 35% of ALD-positive individuals, it is usually diagnosed between the ages of four and ten years old. They generally have a history of learning disabilities and/or a behavior issue such as attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while in fact, insulating material in the boys' brains, the white matter (also known as myelin) is progressively being destroyed. The disease worsens over several years, and usually in less than two years from ALD diagnosis, the child will lose all cognitive, mental, and physical functions, and deteriorate into a vegetative state leading to death.

60. ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disor News about adrenoleukodystrophy More news about adrenoleukodystrophy . Books about adrenoleukodystrophy More books about adrenoleukodystrophy . http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurologica

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