C11ORF73-related autosomal recessive hypomyelinating leukodystrophy
Synonyms: C11ORF73-related autosomal recessive hypomyelinating leukoencephalopathy | Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy due to hikeshi deficiency
A rare leukodystrophy characterized by infantile onset of lower limb spasticity and severe developmental delay associated with delayed myelination and periventricular white matter abnormalities. Other reported signs and symptoms include microcephaly optic atrophy nystagmus ataxia or seizures.
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Advocacy Organizations
Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Advocacy Association
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United Leukodystrophy Foundation
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