Gastrointestinal complications of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) syndrome managed by parenteral nutrition
MELAS – an acronym for mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes – is a multiorgan disease caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Its clinical manifestations are highly variable; mainly stroke-like episodes, seizures, recurrent headaches, or muscle weaknes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2024-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4268 |