The term Leukoencephalopathy is a broad term for leukodystrophy-like diseases. It is applied to all brain white matter diseases, whether their molecular cause is known or not. It can refer specifically to any of these diseases: The classification of leukoencephalopathies is a matter of debate. Some authors divide leukoencephalopathies into heredit...
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White matter changes first described in children with leukaemia, associated with radiation and chemotherapy injury, often associated with methotrexate; pathologically characterised by diffuse reactive astrocytosis with multiple areas of necrotic foci without inflammation. ... Origin: Leuko-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + pathos, suffering ... (05 Mar 200...
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(loo″ko-әn-sef″ә-lop´ә-the) any of a group of diseases affecting the white matter of the brain, especially the white matter of the cerebral hemispheres. It occurs most often in infants and children. When the disorder is caused by a defect in the formation and maintenance of myelin, th...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lū′kō-en-sef′ă-lop′ă-thē Definitions: 1. White matter changes first described in children with leukemia, associated with radiation and chemotherapy injury, often associated with methotrexate; pathologically characterized by diffuse reactive astrocytosis with multiple areas of necr...
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