Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON/11778) with myoclonus: report of two cases.

Authors :: Carelli, V
Valentino, M L
Liguori, R
Meletti, S
Vetrugno, R
Provini, F
Mancardi, G L
Bandini, F
Baruzzi, A
Montagna, P
Source :: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry; Dec2001, p813-816, 4p
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: The previously unrecognised association of myoclonus in two patients with LHON with the 11778/ND4 pathogenic mutation is described. EEG failed to disclose epileptic figures, and a back averaging study suggested that myoclonus was cortical in origin in both patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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