Presentation and Diagnostic Evaluation of Mitochondrial Disease.

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Mitochondrial disease (MD) occurs when alteration of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex function caused by genetic mutation produces a detectable disease state. These mutations may be found in either the nuclear or mitochondrial genomes, and may only be present in a subset of cells or body tissues. Thus, the phenotype of MD is extremely variable and the definitive diagnosis of MD is complex. This article...

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