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Hypomyelinating Leukodystrophy
A leukodystrophy characterized by improper formation of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system resulting in T2 hyperintensity and variable T1 signal on magnetic resonance imaging.
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Overview
A leukodystrophy characterized by improper formation of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system resulting in T2 hyperintensity and variable T1 signal on magnetic resonance imaging.
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