Sphingolipidosis, Krabbe’s Type

Important
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Synonyms

• Galactocerebrosidase (GALC) Deficiency
• Galactocerebroside Beta-Galactosidase Deficiency
• Galactosylceramide Lipidosis
• Galactosylceramidase Deficiency
• Krabbe’s Illness
• Leukodystrophy, Oval Cell
• Sphingolipidosis, Krabbe’s Type
• Globoid Cell Leukoencephalopathy

Disorder Communities

• None

General Discussion
Krabbe’s Leukodystrophy is an uncommon inherited lipid storage space condition caused by a shortage of the enzyme galactocerebrosidase (GALC), which is essential for the failure (metabolism) of the sphingolipids galactosylceremide and psychosine. Failing to break down these sphingolipids results in deterioration of the myelin sheath surrounding nerves in the brain (demyelination). Characteristic oval cells appear in impacted locations of the brain. This metabolic condition is characterized by dynamic neurological dysfunction such as mental retardation, paralysis, loss of sight, deafness and also paralysis of particular facial muscular tissues (pseudobulbar palsy). Krabbe’s Leukodystrophy is acquired as an autosomal recessive attribute.