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Nov 2024
25m 41s

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS I...

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY
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In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann-Murphy about a practical approach to genetic leukodystrophies, focusing on the importance of genetic testing, identifying red flags in patients, and navigating the complexities of hereditary spastic paraplegia.

Read the related articles in Neurology and CHS Perspectives.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

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