Abstract

CEREBROTENDINOUS XANTHOMATOSIS-ANUKTA VYADHI - A CASE STUDY

Shaktijit Babar*, Darshana Chaure, Ashwini Gaonkar, Satyendra Vishwakarma,
Jui Gundo, Ashish Thatere and Prakash Kabra

Abstract

Cerebrotendineous Xanthomatosis (CTX) which is one of the genetic disorder under the condition of leukodystrophies. Mutations in the CYP27A1 gene, located on chromosome 2q33-qter.[1] Pal P.K.(2012)[2] stated that it is the lipid storage disorder with predominant accumulation of cholestenol and cholesterol in almost every tissue of the body. Where extra neurological and neurological symptoms develop. Such disease is not explained in Ayurveda, therefore CTX can be correlated with Anukta Vyadhi explained by Charak (C.C.30/291- 292).[3] Management of such disease depend on factors involved such as Dosha, Dushya (Vikar Prakriti), Adhishtan (place of lesion) and Nidan (Samutthan Vishesh). Being a chronic disease, it is also responsible for depression. So management for depression is also important part in treatment of CTX. A case recorded and was treated in our institute. Results obtained were encouraging which are presented in full paper.

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