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ORPHA:141

Canavan disease

Also called ACY2 deficiency, Aminoacylase 2 deficiency, Aspartoacylase deficiency, Spongy degeneration of the brain

Body system
Neurological diseases
Inheritance pattern
Autosomal recessive
Typical age of onset
Childhood, Infancy, Neonatal
Estimated prevalence
Unknown (Worldwide)
Rarity class
Unknown

ORPHA:141 is classified under "Neurological diseases" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • Optic atrophy
  • Global developmental delay
  • EEG abnormality
  • Reduced consciousness
  • Feeding difficulties in infancy
  • Cognitive impairment