Leukodystrophy
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Leukodystrophies are a group of disorders involving the progressive degeneration of the White Matter in the Brain due to imperfect development of Myelin Sheaths. Each type of Leukodystrophy is caused by a defect in the Gene that controls one of the ten specific chemicals that comprise Myelin. Leukodystrophies are therefore a group of Demyelinating Diseases.
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