Det komplekse kliniske billede ved arvelige mitokondriesygdomme

Anja Lisbeth Frederiksen, Morten Frost Nielsen, Knud Yderstræde, John Vissing

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 titelThe complex clinical presentation of hereditary mitochondrial diseases.
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind176
Udgave nummer38
Sider (fra-til)1779-1783
Antal sider5
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 15 sep. 2014

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