Abstract
Mitochondria produce cellular energy, which is of vital importance for cellular metabolism. The organelles contain their own genetic material (i.e. mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)) with a matrilineal inheritance. Mutations in the mtDNA may cause mitochondrial disease affecting multiple organs leading to diabetes, hearing impairment, muscle fatigue, ptosis and stroke-like episodes in varying combinations and severity. The variable phenotypic presentations make it a challenge to recognize mitochondrial diseases and, consequently, the correct diagnosis is often delayed.
Bidragets oversatte titel | The complex clinical presentation of hereditary mitochondrial diseases. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 38 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1779-1783 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 15 sep. 2014 |