Krabbe disease
Alternative Names
Globoid cell leukodystrophy; Galactosylcerebrosidase deficiency; Galactosylceramidase deficiencyTreatment
There is no specific treatment for Krabbe disease.
Some people have had a bone marrow transplant in the early stages of the disease, but this treatment has risks.
Support Groups
United Leukodystrophy Foundation -- www.ulf.org
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outcome is likely to be poor. On average, infants with early-onset cases die before age 2. People who develop the disease at a later age have survived into adulthood with nervous system disease.
Possible Complications
This disease leads to progressive damage to the central nervous system. It can cause blindness, deafness, and severe problems with muscle tone. The disease is usually deadly.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if your child develops symptoms of this disorder. Seizures, loss of consciousness, or abnormal posturing may be emergency symptoms.
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