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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Associated with Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia and Mitochondrial DNA A3243G Mutation.
Nephron - 1 Jan 2018
Narumi Kaori, Mishima Eikan, Akiyama Yukako, Matsuhashi Tetsuro, Nakamichi Takashi, Kisu Kiyomi, Nishiyama Shuhei, Ikenouchi Hajime, Kikuchi Akio, Izumi Rumiko, Miyazaki Mariko, Abe Takaaki, Sato Hiroshi, Ito Sadayoshi
Abstract excerpt
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is caused by various etiologies, with mitochondrial dysfunction being one of the causes. FSGS is known to be associated with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS), which is a subclass of mitochondrial disease. However, it has rarely been reported in other mitochondrial disease subclasses. Here, we reported a 20-year-old man...
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