Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form

Description

A rare mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome characterized by muscle weakness, and progressive, generalized hypotonia due to depletion of mtDNA in skeletal muscles. Clinical progression ranges from rapid and early fatal course due to respiratory failure, to slowly progressive myopathy over the course of childhood or even early adulthood.

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Link

For more information, please consult the corresponding entry in Orphanet* .

*Orphanet: an online rare disease and orphan drug data base. Copyright, INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orpha.net.