Zellweger Syndrome Community

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Zellweger Spectrum Disorders (ZSD) are also referred to as Peroxisomal Biogeneis Disorders (PBD) which include: Zellweger Syndrome (ZS), Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD) and Infantile Refsum Disease (IRD).

ZSD/PBDs are rare, genetic, metabolic, terminal conditions affecting all major systems of the body. Children with ZSD/PBDs commonly experience sensorineural hearing loss, vision loss, hypotonia (low muscle tone), seizures, developmental delays, liver and kidney issues, problems with bone formation, feeding issues, and adrenal insufficiency.

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cerebrohepatorenal syndrome, Zellweger Spectrum Disorders (ZSD), Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorders (PBD), Zellweger Syndrome, Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD), Infantile Refsum Disease (IRD)

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