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Association between stroke-like episodes and neuronal hyperexcitability in MELAS with m.3243A>G: A case report

Authors :
Sakai, Shota
Osaki, Masato
Hidaka, Masaoki
Kimura, Shunsuke
Ohya, Yuichiro
Ago, Tetsuro
Kitazono, Takanari
Arakawa, Shuji
Source :
eNeurologicalSci; September 2018, Vol. 12 Issue: 1 p39-41, 3p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

•The pathophysiology of the stroke-like episodes of MELAS has not completely been elucidated.•Here we report a case of stroke-like episodes, successfully treated with levetiracetam.•Neuronal hyperexcitability can be the underlying mechanism of stroke-like episodes in MELAS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24056502
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
eNeurologicalSci
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46485639
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensci.2018.08.003