Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in late-onset globoid cell leukodystrophy (Krabbe disease)

Pediatr Neurol. 1985 Jul-Aug;1(4):242-4. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(85)80009-6.

Abstract

A five-year-old white male presented with a history of progressive loss of vision that was subsequently followed by progressive corticospinal dysfunction. Evaluation revealed the presence of leukodystrophy which was confirmed by a deficiency of the enzyme, galactosylceramide beta-galactosidase. We present the clinical, computed tomographic, and magnetic resonance imaging features of this late-onset form of globoid cell leukodystrophy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrophy
  • Brain / pathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Leukodystrophy, Globoid Cell / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*