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Alexander disease

Term ID
DOID:4252
Synonyms
  • Alexander's disease
Definition
A leukodystrophy that is characterized by the destruction of white matter and the formation of Rosenthal fibers consisting of abnormal clumps of protein that accumulate in astrocytes. (4)
References
  • GARD:5774
  • ICD10CM:G31.86
  • MESH:D038261
  • MIM:203450
  • NCI:C84545
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2025_09_01:81854007
  • UMLS_CUI:C0270726
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:4252 )
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