Frequently Suspected, Rarely Confirmed: The Complex Diagnostic Journey of Adult-Onset MELAS—Clinical Evaluation and Cost Implications
Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a rare mitochondrial disorder primarily presenting in pediatric patients, with onset after 40 years being exceptionally rare (1–6%). Here, we report a complex diagnostic journey of a 47-year-old male presenting wit...
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| Main Authors: | Sebastian Finkener, Arkady Ovchinnikov, Ronald Bauer, Michael Diepers, Markus Gschwind |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Clinical and Translational Neuroscience |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2514-183X/8/4/30 |
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