Metachromatic leukodystrophy and the challenges of pediatric palliative care in the Brazilian Public Health System: a clinical case report
Abstract Introduction: Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease caused by Arylsulfatase A deficiency, with progressive demyelination of the nervous system. Without effective curative treatment, pediatric palliative care is the central management strategy and should be i...