Metachromatic leukodystrophy: a case report of a child with an equinus deformity.
The authors discuss an unusual disorder of myelin metabolism. Initial presentation was due to an unstable gait pattern. Characteristics of the disease and a representative case are evaluated.
Jay
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Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
Feldman
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Butterworth
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Casinova
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D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004863:Equinus Deformity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007966:Leukodystrophy, Metachromatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy