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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) A 3243G mutation associated with an annular perimacular retinal atrophy.
Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde - 1 May 2008
Adjadj E, Mansouri K, Borruat F-X
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BACKGROUND: A point mutation at the locus 3243 of the mitonchondrial DNA (mtDNA) is associated with either the MIDD syndrome (maternally inherited diabetes, deafness), the MELAS syndrome (myopathy, encephalitis, lactic acidosis, stroke) or cardiac, digestive, endocrine or exocrine dysfunctions. We report a peculiar maculopathy in two patients with an mtDNA 3243 mutation. HISTORY AND SIGNS: Case 1: A visually...
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