Childhood Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
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Childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare genetic disease that affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands, due to the buildup of certain fats that damages the substance covering the brain's nerve fibers.
Frequent symptoms: In the childhood form, changes in behavior, learning difficulties, vision or hearing problems, gait alterations, and progressive loss of acquired skills may be noticed.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek assessment when there are setbacks in development, new neurological problems, or a family history of the disease.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician and the endocrinologist take part in its study and follow-up, with support from genetic evaluation. When there are warning signs in a child, seeing these professionals promptly helps guide the diagnosis.
Data on 133 doctors who treat childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy
Which specialist treats childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy?
Childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who identifies early signs and coordinates referral to specialists based on the child's symptoms. See this specialist if you notice developmental regression or behavioral changes in your child.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy?
Childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is a rare genetic disease that affects the nervous system and the adrenal glands, due to the buildup of certain fats that damages the substance covering the brain's nerve fibers.
Which doctor treats childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy?
Childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who identifies early signs and coordinates referral to specialists based on the child's symptoms. See this specialist if you notice developmental regression or behavioral changes in your child.