Just diagnosed with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
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Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is a rare condition. Also known as Diffuse familial brain sclerosis, PMD, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher brain sclerosis, Sudanophilic leukodystrophy, Paelizeus-Merzbacher type. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:702 · OMIM 213900, 312080 · ICD-10 E75.2 · GARD 0004265
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Authoritative references for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
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Common questions
What is Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is a rare condition. Also known as Diffuse familial brain sclerosis, PMD, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher brain sclerosis, Sudanophilic leukodystrophy, Paelizeus-Merzbacher type. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease together in one place.
What are the symptoms of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
Symptoms of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease.
How is Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease treated?
Treatment for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, and review current options with them.
What causes Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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