Leukodystrophy Center
Learning your child has leukodystrophy is challenging. These inherited disorders of the white matter of the brain and spinal cord can cause problems with movement, speaking, vision, hearing and overall development, and they can be difficult to diagnose and manage. The Leukodystrophy Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is here for you. We are one of the most experienced teams when it comes to diagnosing this condition and providing care. Our experts provide comprehensive diagnostic testing and the most advanced treatments available to infants, children and adolescents. Our team of doctors and nurses is actively involved in ongoing research to find new treatments.
How we serve you
At the Leukodystrophy Center, your child's care team provides cutting-edge clinical care to maximize health, quality of life and everyday function. CHOP is also dedicated to advancing clinical care. We are using the power of discovery to improve the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with leukodystrophy.
Conditions we treat
Meet your team
The Leukodystrophy Center at CHOP includes a broad team of specialists dedicated to providing care, testing and treatments to infants and children with inherited white matter diseases.
Our research
The Leukodystrophy Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is doing many studies to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of different leukodystrophies. We are always working on new studies. Check back often to stay up-to-date on our progress.
Our resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
Your child’s appointment
Appointments at the Leukodystrophy Center are set up so that patients can see all the important team members in one day. You will also be able to talk to a nurse and social worker who know a lot about what your child and family need.
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