Conditions / Genetic

Krabbe disease

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E75.23

Signs and symptoms

  • Reduced tissue galactocerebrosidase activity
  • Progressive spasticity
  • Axial hypotonia
  • Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
  • Hypertonia
  • Hearing impairment
  • Seizure
  • Hypotonia
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Failure to thrive

Also known as: Diffuse globoid body sclerosis; GLOBOID CELL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY; Galactosylceramide beta-galactosidase deficiency; Krabbe's disease; Krabbe's leukodystrophy