hrp0092p2-12 | Adrenals and HPA Axis | ESPE2019

A Case of X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Presenting with Primary Adrenal Insufficiency and Normal VLCFA

Özkaya Beyhan , Acar Sezer , Özdemir Taha R. , Nalbantoglu Özlem , Köprülü Özge , Arslan Gülçin , Kutbay Yasar B. , Özkan Behzat

Introduction: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease caused by a mutation in the ABCD1 gene. Although its clinical presentation varies, X-ALD is generally characterized by progressive demyelination of the central nervous system, primer adrenal insufficiency, and elevated plasma very long-chain fatty acid (VLCFA) levels. Herein, we aimed to present a case of X-ALD with normal VLCFA caused by a path...