Mesh term Leukodystrophy, Globoid Cell
Browse to parent terms:Hereditary Central Nervous System Demyelinating Diseases
Sphingolipidoses
Description
An autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency of GALACTOSYLCERAMIDASE leading to intralysosomal accumulation of galactolipids such as GALACTOSYLCERAMIDES and PSYCHOSINE. It is characterized by demyelination associated with large multinucleated globoid cells, predominantly involving the white matter of the central nervous system. The loss of MYELIN disrupts normal conduction of nerve impulses.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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