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Adrenoleukodystrophy

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Patient Data:

Age: 15 years
Gender: Male

MRI brain

Modality: MRI

MRI of the brain demonstrates increased T2 signal and reduced T1 signal in the white matte of the cerebral hemispheres posteriorly. There is faint enhancement at the anterior margin of the signal abnormality.

Case Discussion:

This case illustrates typical features of adrenoleukodystrophy. 

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