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Adrenoleukodystrophy presenting as glue sniffing.

Rajesh Kumar MeherRajeswari AghoramPradeep Pankajakshan Nair
Published in: BMJ case reports (2020)
Adrenoleukodystrophy classically presents in childhood with bronze skin, spastic tetraparesis, dysphagia, behavioural abnormalities and adrenal insufficiency. However, atypical presentations are known. Here we report an adolescent with adrenoleukodystrophy who first sought medical attention for glue sniffing.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • working memory
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  • soft tissue
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