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Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy in an Indian family with possible manifesting carriers of heterozygous TYMP mutation.
Journal of the neurological sciences - 15 Oct 2011
Nalini Atchayaram, Gayathri Narayanappa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) is a distinctive autosomal recessive disorder with mitochondrial alterations due to mutations TYMP gene encoding thymidine phosphorylase. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study of clinical and biochemical characteristics of a family with MNGIE. RESULTS: Index case was a 32 year old man presenting with recurrent vomiting, early satiety and progressive...
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