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

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 and Psychiatry. December 2001, Vol. 71 Issue 6, p813, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: 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 [...]

Subjects :: Eye diseases -- Genetic aspects -- Complications and side effects
Optic nerve -- Diseases -- Genetic aspects
Peripheral nerve diseases -- Complications and side effects -- Genetic aspects
Health
Psychology and mental health
Diseases
Complications and side effects
Genetic aspects

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