Presentation
Patient presented with altered behaviour.
Patient Data
Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Download
Info
White matter hyodensities with foci of calcification noted at both parieto-occipital lobes.
From the case:
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Download
Info
Signal changes on T1, T2 and T1C+ with zonal distribution noted at both occipito-parietal lobes. On the post-contrast sequence, there is peripheral enhancement noted taking the appearance of a garland.
Case Discussion
Classical MRI changes noted. This patient underwent ABCD1 gene mutation analysis, which was positive. The mutation in the ABCD1 gene causes X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, which is inherited in an X-linked manner.
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.