Simon Jones (The University of Manchester)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Language: English
Duration: 42 minutes
Topic: Pediatric Presentation and Early Diagnosis of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) - Case Study
Speaker: Simon Jones, Consultant in Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Disease, Senior Lecturer, The University of Manchester (UK)
Learning Objectives
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Understanding the main neurological presenting signs of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy in children through real-world case studies
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Reviewing the early-onset clinical manifestations and presenting symptoms that should trigger an immediate referral to a specialist
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Understanding that delays in the start of treatment have significant consequences on the conditions’ development and quality of life