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Genetic aetiology of ophthalmological manifestations in children - a focus on mitochondrial disease-related symptoms.
Acta ophthalmologica - 1 Feb 2016
Widgren Paula, Hurme Anri, Falck Aura, Keski-Filppula Riikka, Remes Anne M, Moilanen Jukka, Majamaa Kari, Kervinen Marko, Uusimaa Johanna
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To investigate the association of mutations in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) or nuclear candidate genes with mitochondrial disease-related ophthalmic manifestations (nystagmus, ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, optic neuropathy and retinopathy) in children. METHODS: A retrospective cohort of children (n = 98) was identified from the medical record files of a tertiary care hospital. The entire mtDNA and nuclear...
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