Article
[A familial case of chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia associated with mitochondrial disease].
Journal francais d'ophtalmologie - 1 Nov 2001
Patte M, Dalens H, Sole P, Sole M, Clavelou P, Boespflug-Tangy O, Beaufrère A M, Bacin F
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial myopathies are rare hereditary diseases that affect the energy functions of the mitochondria. Clinical manifestations are variable and sometimes multisystemic. Progressive external ophthalmoplegia constitutes the most frequent clinical form. Unfortunately, the diagnosis and the treatment of these mitochondrial abnormalities stay, today, even difficult. We report ophthalmic findings and the course of...
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