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The epidemiology and mutation types of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy in Thailand.
Annals of medicine - 1 Dec 2022
Sathianvichitr Kanchalika, Sigkaman Benjaporn, Chirapapaisan Niphon, Laowanapiban Poramaet, Padungkiatsagul Tanyatuth, Apinyawasisuk Supanut, Witthayaweerasak Juthamat, Chuenkongkaew Wanicha
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PURPOSE: Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), the most common mitochondrial optic neuropathy, causes visual loss, especially in young adults. Due to the absence of epidemiological data in Southeast Asia, we aimed to determine Thai LHON patients' characteristics (demographic data, mutation types, and prognoses) as the first study in this region. METHODS: This retrospective chart review enrolled all Thai...
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