Journal Published Online: 01 September 1998
Volume 43, Issue 5

Postmortem Diagnosis of Leukodystrophies

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Leukodystrophies are progressive disorders involving the development and maintenance of myelin in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Although relatively uncommon, leukodystrophic disorders may be undiagnosed or misdiagnosed during life, and may appear as “sudden death.” In such instances, these victims may be referred to a forensic pathologist. In general, leukodystrophies are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner so that proper postmortem diagnosis by the forensic pathologist is extremely important to the decedent's family for future family planning.

Author Information

Shields, LBE
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, KY
Handy, TC
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Parker, JC
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Burns, C
Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY
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Stock #: JFS14359J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14359J