Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction and Objective: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is a rare disease caused by a mutation in the ABCD1 gene (Xq28). It is characterized by the absence of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) degradation, leading to their accumulation primarily in the central and peripheral nervous system, adrenal cortex, and gonads. It presents a variable clinical spectrum and prognosis. The aim of our study is to describe the characteristics of all X-ALD patients under follow-u...