Alternative titles and symbols : PMLD1; Pelizaeus-merzbacher-like disease, 1;
Description : For a general phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of
HLD, see 312080. The hypomyelinating leukodystrophy Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD;
312080) is an X-linked disorder characterized by nystagmus, progressive spasticity,
and ataxia. Uhlenberg et al. (2004) described patients with a PMD-like phenotype inherited
as an autosomal recessive trait.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the gap junction alpha-12 gene (GJA12, 608803.0001);