MELAS Flashcards

1
Q

What is the inheritance pattern for MELAS?

A

Mitchondrial

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What are the clinical manifestations of MELAS?

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  1. Stroke-liked episodes
  2. Basal ganglia infarction
  3. Calcifications
  4. Diabetes mellitus
  5. Thyroid dysfunction
  6. Other endocrinologic abnormalities
  7. Hearing loss
  8. Elevated pyruvate and lactate with increase with exercise
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