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Demyelinating disease of central and peripheral nervous systems associated with a A8344G mutation in tRNALys.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Apr 2009
Erol I, Alehan F, Horvath R, Schneiderat P, Talim B
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We describe a patient with acute combined demyelinating disease of the central and peripheral nervous systems associated with the A8344G mutation in the mitochondrial tRNA lysine gene. A 7-year-old boy presented with acute onset of palpitations, tinnitus, ataxia, bilateral sixth nerve palsy, and flaccid quadriparesis. Serum creatine kinase and lactate were mildly increased. Electromyography showed demyelinating...
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