Adrenoleukodystrophy
Alternate Names : Melanodermic Leukodystrophy, NALD, Neonatal Adrenoleukodyrstophy, X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
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Treatment
Adrenal dysfunction is treated with supplemental steroids (such as cortisol).
A specific treatment for adrenoleukodystrophy is not available, but a diet low in long chain fatty acids and the administration of special oils has been demonstrated to lower the blood levels of the long chain fatty acids. These oils are referred to as Lorenzo's oil, after the son of the family who discovered the treatment. This regimen is presently under evaluation for the treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy.
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