TYPES
Typically, three types of Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy were defined, depending on the age of onset: infantile, juvenile, and adult. However, a study of a large number of cases found that the condition is best thought to possess two forms. These forms are classified as:
- Type I. This type usually manifests itself by the age of four.
- Type II. This type typically manifests at any age but is more prevalent after the age of four.
SYMPTOMS
The most prevalent symptoms of Type I include:
- failure to progress
- gain weight at the appropriate level
- physical, mental, and behavioral skills delay
- instances of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that occur unexpectedly
- progression of head expansion
- muscular stiffness and limitation of mobility
- loss of coordination
- vomiting and difficulty eating, coughing, breathing, or talking
Symptoms associated with type ll include:
- developmental delays or regression
- Macrocephaly
- mental deterioration
- seizures
If you see any of the symptoms mentioned above, you should consult your doctor immediately.
