Mitochondrial encephalomyopathies.
Mitochondrial encephalomyopathies are neurodegenerative disorders characterized by ragged-red myopathy and encephalopathy, which are recognized with increasing frequency. This article presents the clinical features; pertinent historical, biochemical, and genetic aspects; evaluation; and treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathies of childhood and the adult years.
Peterson
P L
PL
Department of Neurology, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan.
Martens
M E
ME
Lee
C P
CP
D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008931:Mitochondria, Muscle / Q000473:pathology*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy