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Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease in female carriers

ORPHA:280229· ICD-10 E75.2

Definition

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) in female carriers is the presentation of PMD in some women carrying mutations in the PLP1 gene (Xq22).

Prevalence
Unknown
Inheritance
X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Adult