title: A 29-year-old female with progressive myoclonus and cognitive decline.
abstract: Myoclonic epilepsy with red ragged fibres (MERRF) is a rare mitochondrial disorder presenting with progressive myoclonus, epilepsy, and cognitive decline. Here, the authors present a case of a 29-year-old lady presenting with myoclonus and describe the subsequent investigations that led to a diagnosis of MERRF. In addition, we examine her cognitive decline over a 9-year period, demonstrating a feature commonly seen in mitochondrial cytopathies.
authors: Department of Medicine, Bath Royal United Hospital, Bath BA1 3NG, UK.
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authors: Taylor
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authors: Haynes
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authors: Graham
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authors: Gerhand
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authors: Kurian
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