title: Mitochondrial Causes of Epilepsy: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
abstract: Mitochondrial disorders are frequently associated with seizures. In this review, the authors discuss the seizure patterns and distinguishing features of mitochondrial epilepsy, alongside the indications for investigating, and how to investigate epilepsy from a mitochondrial perspective. Finally, they discuss management strategies for this complex group of patients.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Hannah E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.affiliation: Institute of Genetic Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Patrick F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Chinnery
mesh_terms: D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D028361:Mitochondrial Diseases / Q000150:complications*