Alexander disease

Orpha code: 58OMIM code: 203450

Definition

A rare neurodegenerative disorder of the astrocytes comprised of two clinical forms: Alexander disease (AxD) type I and type II manifesting with various degrees of macrocephaly, spasticity, ataxia and seizures and leading to psychomotor regression and death.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
AxD
ORPHA code
58
OMIM code
203450
ICD10 code
E75.2
ICD11 code
8A44.2

No additional description.

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