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Adrenoleukodystrophy

Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Understanding Adrenoleukodystrophy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with the Condition 1. Introduction Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands. It is characterized by the accumulation of very long-chain fatty acids in the body, which can cause damage to the myelin sheath that insulates nerve cells…