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Leucodistrofia metacromática - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

LDM; Deficiencia de arilsulfatasa A.

Tratamiento:

No existe una cura para la leucodistrofia metacromática. Los cuidados se centran en el tratamiento de los síntomas y en la preservación de la calidad de vida del paciente con fisioterapia y terapia ocupacional.

En las investigaciones, se están estudiando técnicas para reponer la enzima (arilsulfatasa A) faltante.

Grupos de apoyo:

Para buscar recursos e información adicionales, ver:

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

Expectativas (pronóstico):

La leucodistrofia metacromática es una enfermedad grave que empeora con el tiempo. Finalmente las personas pierden toda función muscular y mental. El período de vida varía dependiendo de la edad en que comenzó la enfermedad, pero el curso de ésta va de 3 a 20 años o más.

Se espera que las personas que padecen este trastorno tengan un período de vida más corto de lo normal. A menor edad en el momento del diagnóstico, más rápidamente progresa la enfermedad.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/1/2010
  • Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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