[result of genetic metabolic defects or damage by exogenous or endogenous toxins; characterized by cerebral cortex atrophy and progressive cerebral demyelination; dementia and mental deterioration are common. ( CSP )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0154671 Relation/PAR: Brain Diseases
Relation/CHD: AD
Gangliosidoses
hydrocephalus
kinky hair syndrome
LEUKODYSTROPHY
Reye Syndrome