Adrenoleukodystrophy

Case contributed by Salman S. Albakheet , 9 Jan 2015
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 3 Aug 2023
Disclosures - updated 14 May 2023: Nothing to disclose

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

There is evidence of bilateral symmetrical confluent low Tl signal and high T2 signal involving peritrigonal white matter, optic radiation as well as splenium and extending to involve the corticospinal tracts. The subcortical U-fiber-fibre white matter is spared.  The "leading edge" also demonstrates enhancement after Gadolinium injection.  Additionally Additionally, there is bilateral symmetrical auditory pathways involvement at the level of brain stem (pons) with enhancement after contrast injection. 

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