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Neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy

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Adrenoleukodystrophy

Alternative Names: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy; Melanodermic leukodystrophy; Neonatal adrenoleukodyrstophy; NALD Prevention: Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of adrenoleukodystrophy. The carrier state in females can be diagnosed in 85% of the cases using a very long fatty acid assay and a DNA probe study by specialized laboratories. Text Continues Below Intrauterine diagnosis of adrenoleukodystrophy is available and done by evaluation of cells from chorionic villus sampling or from amniotic cells (amniocentesis).

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