Myelin 06

Topic: Pathology

Created on Sunday, February 15 2009 by gliageek

Last modified on Sunday, February 15 2009.

 
        A) Mutations in astrocyte specific proteins
 
        B) Megalencephaly in early stages of disease
 
        C) Vacuolation of white matter
 
        D) Peripheral neuropathy
 
        E) Presence of metabolic astrocytosis
 

 

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This question was created on February 15, 2009 by gliageek.
This question was last modified on February 15, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Mutations in astrocyte specific proteins

This answer is incorrect.

True of Alexander disease (GFAP) but not Canavan disease (aspartoacylase deficiency)  (See References)

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B) Megalencephaly in early stages of disease

This answer is correct.

Megalencephaly is seen early in the course of Canavan and Alexander disease.  (See References)

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C) Vacuolation of white matter

This answer is incorrect.

Characteristic of Canavan disease, not part of Alexander disease  (See References)

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D) Peripheral neuropathy

This answer is incorrect.

Peripheral neuropathy is not seen in either Alexander or Canavan disease  (See References)

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E) Presence of metabolic astrocytosis

This answer is incorrect.

Both Alzheimer type I and II astrocytes may be seen in Canavan disease, but are not part of Alexander disease  (See References)

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References:

1. Love, S., Louis, D.N., and Ellison, D.W. (2008). Greenfield's Neuropathology, 8th Edition. Oxford University Press, USA (ISBN:0340906820)

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Myelin 06
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