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Pediatric mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders in the Centro region of Portugal.
Pediatric neurology - 1 May 2009
Diogo Luísa, Grazina Manuela, Garcia Paula, Rebelo Olinda, Veiga Margarida Alte, Cuevas Juan, Vilarinho Laura, de Almeida Isabel Tavares, Oliveira Catarina Resende
Abstract excerpt
The present study reviewed mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders diagnosed at the sole tertiary pediatric hospital in the Centro region of Portugal and estimated incidence and prevalence in this region. The Bernier criteria were used to retrospectively classify 200 children investigated from 1997 to 2006. A total of 78 patients were assigned with definite primary mitochondrial disorder, two thirds presenting...
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