ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy
;
MELAS
;
Computed tomography
;
Angiography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Among mitochondrial encephalomyopathies, MELAS (mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes, Pavlakis et al. 1983) is recognized as a distinct syndrome characterized by generalized convulsions and recurrent stroke-like episodes. The neuroradiological findings of three patients with MELAS are reported here. Retrospective review shows that MELAS should be included in the differential diagnosis of infarct-like lesions of the cerebrum.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00348922
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