What is metachromatic leukodystrophy?

An autosomal recessive inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities in the development of the myelin sheaths. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase A. There are three forms of this disease: late infantile, juvenile, and adult.

How do members experience metachromatic leukodystrophy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with metachromatic leukodystrophy*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for metachromatic leukodystrophy*

Who has metachromatic leukodystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 1