4H leukodystrophy

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4H leukodystrophy

Synonyms: POLR-related leukodystrophy

A rare hypomyelinating leukodystrophy disorder characterized by the association of dental abnormalities (delayed dentition abnormal order of dentition hypodontia) hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and hypomyelinating leukodystrophy manifesting with neurodevelopmental delay or regression and/or progressive cerebellar symptoms.

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Advocacy Organizations

Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Advocacy Association

AGSAA is a global coalition of deeply dedicated parent advocates working alongside clinicians, researchers, and scientists. We are united in our desire to improve the lives of individuals and families living with Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome and those yet to be diagnosed. Everything we do reflects a sense of urgency to rescue patient potential and preserve quality of life through accelerating research and providing timely emotional and educational support alongside evolving clinical care recommendations to affected families.

Mitchell’s Fund

Founded in 2016 in memory of Mitchell Bays Turner, who lost his life to a rare form of leukemia, Mitchell’s Fund provides targeted mental health services to some of Charlotte's most vulnerable families: those experiencing the trauma of a childhood diagnosis of a terminal or life-threatening illness. Our primary goal is to provide counseling and play therapy to sick children and families at no cost

Clinical Trials

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