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An "inflammatory" mitochondrial myopathy. A case report.
Neuromuscular disorders : NMD - 1 Nov 2013
Mancuso Michelangelo, Orsucci Daniele, Ienco Elena Caldarazzo, Ricci Giulia, Ali Greta, Servadio Adele, Fontanini Gabriella, Filosto Massimiliano, Vielmi Valentina, Rocchi Anna, Petrozzi Lucia, Logerfo Annalisa, Siciliano Gabriele
Abstract excerpt
We describe a case of an adult male patient with progressive external ophthalmoplegia and upper limb weakness, who presented with an episode of sudden respiratory failure. Muscle biopsy showed ragged-red and COX-negative fibers associated with discrete inflammatory infiltrates and necrotizing features. Apart from artificial ventilator support, he was treated with intravenous immunoglobulins and carnitine, with...
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