Leukoencephalopathy With Vanishing White Matter

Leukoencephalopathy With Vanishing White Matter

Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is a rare genetic disorder affecting the brain's white matter. It primarily impacts motor skills, causing progressive neurological deterioration. Symptoms include ataxia, spasticity, and cognitive decline. This condition is most often diagnosed in children. MRI scans reveal characteristic white matter abnormalities, confirming the presence of leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter.