Mitochondrial diseases: neurological features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Mitochondrial diseases: neurological features. Parkinsonism, Ataxia: cerebellar and sensory, Myoclonus, Dystonia. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Movement disorders

  • Parkinsonism
  • Ataxia: cerebellar and sensory
  • Myoclonus
  • Dystonia
  • Tremor
  • Chorea

Ophthalmic features

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Miscellaneous neurological features

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Psychiatric features

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Differential diagnosis

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Acronyms

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References

  1. Ng YS, Bindoff LA, Gorman GS, et al. Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future promise. Lancet Neurol 2021; 20:573-584. 
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