Treatment:

There is no cure for MLD. Care focuses on treating the symptoms and preserving the patient's quality of life.

Research is ongoing to study techniques to replace the lacking enzyme (arylsulfatase A).

Support Groups:

For additional information and resources, see:

• United Leukodystrophy Association - www.ulf.org
• MLD Foundation - www.mldfoundation.org

Expectations (prognosis):

MLD is a severely debilitating, progressive disease. The outlook is poor. Individuals with this disorder are expected to die prematurely. The earlier the age of diagnosis, the more rapid the progression.