Kearns–Sayre syndrome presenting with progressive external ophthalmoplegia and third-degree atrioventricular block diagnostic challenge in resource-limited settings: a case report

Kearns–Sayre syndrome presenting with progressive external ophthalmoplegia and third-degree atrioventricular block diagnostic challenge in resource-limited settings: a case report

Abstract Background Kearns–Sayre syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive mitochondrial disorder characterized by progressive external ophthalmoplegia and pigmentary retinopathy. Onset typically occurs before the age of 20 years and is attributed to mutations within mitochondrial DNA affecting protein...

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Main Authors: Gebeyehu Tessema Azibte, Zekarias Seifu Ayalew, Bereket Abraha Molla, Meseret Zewdie Ayele, Temesgen Baylie Bezabeh, Surafiel Adugna Wube, Biruk Abate Legesse, Tigist Kahsay Meresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Kearns–Sayre syndrome
Mitochondrial disorder
Complete heart block
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Pigmentary retinopathy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05086-5
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