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Mitochondrial tubulopathy: the many faces of mitochondrial disorders.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Sept 2001
Lee Y S, Yap H K, Barshop B A, Lee Y S, Rajalingam S, Loke K Y
Abstract excerpt
We report a rare presentation of mitochondrial disorder in a child with recurrent carpopedal spasms due to hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia, secondary to renal proximal tubulopathy and possible hypoparathyroidism. At least two mutant mitochondrial DNA species were identified, and abnormal mitochondria were found in the muscle and renal biopsy specimens. The case illustrates the spectrum and diversity of...
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