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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Learning Center
Tests could include:
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Aryl Sulfatase a Test
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B-Hexosaminidase Test
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Diagnosis of MLD is suspected in a person displaying its symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging may be used to identify lesions and atrophy (wasting) in the white matter of the brain that are characteristic of MLD. Urine tests usually show elevated ...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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