Canavan disease
Alternative Names
Spongy degeneration of the brain; Aspartoacylase deficiencyPrevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Canavan disease, and should be considered if both parents are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. For this group, DNA testing can almost always tell if one or both parents is a carrier.
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