📋Overview
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy is a legacy term for Krabbe disease, a rare inherited disorder characterized by progressive damage to the white matter of the brain and peripheral nerves due to deficiency of the enzyme galactocerebrosidase. This leads to accumulation of toxic substances causing demyelination and neurological decline.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023521Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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