1. Alexander Syndrome (a.k.a. AxD)
Alexander Rasmussen

2. Description
Alexander Syndrome is an extremely rare disorder that causes mental and physical degeneration.
Type of disorder: Genetic
Type of mutation:
It was discovered by William S. Alexander in the 20th century.
Variations: There are 3
Infantile, Juvenile, Adult

3. Physical effects on the body (symptoms)
Mental and physical retardation
Dementia
Enlarged brain and skull
Stiffness in the arms and/ or legs
Seizures
Difficulty swallowing
Coordination problems
Delayed physical development
Speech abnormalities
Hydrocephalus
Bulbar palsy
Ataxia

4. Pathology
Alexander Syndrome is passed on genetically from a parent with the disease to it’s offspring.
It is displayed on the 17th chromosome at the point 17q21.

5. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Statistics
done when symptoms start to appear around six months of age.
Treatment:
There is no available treatment or cure at this time.
Stats:
Less than 500 cases have been reported.
Average life expectancy does not exceed the first ten years of life.

6. Bibliography http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/Alexander Syndrome
Enersen, Ole Daniel. "Alexander's syndrome (William Stewart Alexander)." Who Named It? Web. 9 Nov