Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes

The clinical symptoms of mitochondrial diseases are highly varied and include seizures, vomiting, deafness, dementia, stroke-like episodes, and short stature. Although there are many types of mitochondrial disorders, four of the most common types are as follows Kearns-Sayre syndrome, Leber s hereditary optic atrophy, MELAS (mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes) and MERRE (myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibres). 

Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS)... 

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