Krabbe disease
Alternate Names : Globoid cell leukodystrophy, Galactosylcerebrosidase deficiency, Galactosylceramidase deficiency
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for Krabbe disease. Some people have had a bone marrow transplant in the early stages of the disease, but this treatment has risks.
Support Groups
United Leukodystrophy Foundation -- www.ulf.org
Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome is likely to be poor. On average, infants with early-onset cases die before age 2. People who develop the disease at a later age have survived into adulthood with nervous system disease.
Complications
This disease damages the central nervous system. It can cause: - Blindness
- Deafness
- Severe problems with muscle tone
The disease is usually life threatening.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider if your child develops symptoms of this disorder. Seizures, loss of consciousness, or abnormal posturing may be emergency symptoms.
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