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NINDS Leukodystrophy Information Page

Description

Publication Year: 2010
Type: Federal resource, Online publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/leukodys_doc.htm

This on-line publication reviews treatment, prognosis, research, and resources on Leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophy, also called “the leukodystrophies,” refers to a group of genetic disorders that are characterized by the imperfect development or maintenance of the white matter (myelin sheath covering nerve fibers in the brain).

Availability

This publication is available only on the Internet.

Source

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda MD 20824

Phone: (301) 468-5981 TTY
Toll-free Phone: (800) 352-9424 EN/SP

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