title: Mitochondrial myopathy with respiratory dysfunction: a case report.
abstract: A 50-year-old woman who presented with infective bronchiectasis and respiratory insufficiency was reported. Mitochondrial myopathy was diagnosed from a long history of chronic bilateral ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia with muscle wasting. Muscle biopsy revealed ragged-red fibers. After treatment with appropriate antibiotic and respiratory assistance, the patient improved and returned to her usual state of health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Chotmongkol
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Intarapoka
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mitchai
mesh_terms: D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017240:Mitochondrial Myopathies / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*