Definition
Globoid cell leukodystrophy (hardening of the white matter of the brain) that is due to an accumulation of galactocerebrocide in the tissues. The disease usually affects infants who develop seizures, deafness, blindness, malnutrition, paralysis and marked mental deficiency. Survival beyond two years is rare.
URL Name
YF-3000-4390
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.4390
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-4390
Publication Status
Online