01136nam a22001937a 4500001001300000003000400013005001700017008004100034245010100075520052500176580006100701650003600762700002600798700002200824700003300846700002400879700002200903700001700925D0001J000096DOH20210220144717.0210220b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d00aX-linked adrenoleukodystrophy in three Filipino families /cMary Anne D. Chiong [and six others]3 aWe report five Filipino male children from three families with the childhood cerebral form of adrenoleukodystrophy. All patients demonstrated deterioration in mental and developmental skills with onset of symptoms ranging from 6 to 9 years of age. Diagnosis was confirmed by elevated very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) levels and characteristic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. Carrier testing was carried out. Genetic counseling was performed on families, thereby aiding them to cope and accept the diagnosis.  aIn: Acta Medica Philippina, 2009 vol 43 (1) pages: 43-48 2aAdrenoleukodystrophyxdiagnosis1 aChiong, Mary Anne D. 1 aTan, Marilyn  A. 1 aDela Cruz-Rama, Kahlil Izza 1 aDemata, Michelle A.1 aSalonga, Aida M. 1 aLee, Joy Y.