What INFANTILE PHYTANIC ACID STORAGE DISEASE means: Infantile Phytanic Acid Storage Disease - (IRD) is one of a small group of genetic diseases called peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBD), which are part of a larger group of diseases called the leukodystrophies. These are inherited conditions that damage the white matter of the brain and affect motor movements. The primary treatment for IRD is to avoid foods that contain phytanic acid, including dairy products; beef and lamb; and fatty fish such as tuna, cod, and haddock. Some infants and children may also require plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) in which blood is drawn, filtered, and re-infused back into the body, to control the buildup of phytanic acid.
- Definition Isaac'S Syndrome:
- Dictionary Syndrome - (also known as neuromyotonia, Isaac-Mertens syndrome, continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome, and quantal squander syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by continuous infantile phytanic acid storage disease.
- Definition Inflammatory Myopathies:
- Dictionary Myopathies - is a term that defines a group of muscle diseases involving inflammation and degeneration of skeletal muscle tissues. Inclusion body myositis (IBM) mainly affects individuals over the infantile phytanic acid storage disease.
- Definition Incontinentia Pigmenti:
- Dictionary Pigmenti - (IP) is one of a group of gene-linked diseases known as neurocutaneous disorders. These disorders cause characteristic patterns of discolored skin and also involve the brain, eyes, nails infantile phytanic acid storage disease.
- Definition Immune-Mediated Encephalomyelitis:
- Dictionary Encephalomyelitis - Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADE) is a neurological disorder involving inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. A hallmark of the disorder is damage to the myelin infantile phytanic acid storage disease.
