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[Mitochondrial diseases; thinking beyond organ specialism necessary].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 18 Oct 2008
Smits B W, Smeitink J A M, van Engelen B G M
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial disorders are caused by a defect in intracellular energy production. In general, these are multi-system disorders, predominantly affecting organs with high energy requirements. Due to the fact that mitochondrial disorders are not as rare as is generally assumed, and due to the diversity of symptoms, many different medical specialists will at some time be confronted with these patients. Early...
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