MRI in a case of Kearns-Sayre syndrome confirmed by molecular analysis.
Few data are reported on imaging in the Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS). We present the MRI findings in a case of KSS confirmed by mitochondrial DNA molecular analysis. MRI may prove useful in detection and delineation of this disease.
Crisi
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Department of Neuroradiology, Policlinico, Modena, Italy.
Ferrari
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Merelli
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Cocconcelli
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D015139:Blotting, Southern; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006801:Humans; D007625:Kearns-Sayre Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000378:metabolism
D004272:DNA, Mitochondrial; D005819:Genetic Markers