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The neuro-ophthalmology of mitochondrial disease.
Survey of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Fraser J Alexander, Biousse Valérie, Newman Nancy J
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial diseases frequently manifest neuro-ophthalmologic symptoms and signs. Because of the predilection of mitochondrial disorders to involve the optic nerves, extraocular muscles, retina, and even the retrochiasmal visual pathways, the ophthalmologist is often the first physician to be consulted. Disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction can result from abnormalities in either the mitochondrial DNA...
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