What Are The Types Of Leukodystrophy?

Leukodystrophy is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of rare genetic, metabolic, progressive diseases that cause problems with an individual's brain, peripheral nerves, and spinal cord. Leukodystrophy occurs because the myelin sheath or white matter in the brain has developed abnormally or been destroyed due to a particular gene mutation. White matter and myelin sheath are terms used to describe the substance that provides a protective and conductive covering for the nerve cells.