Mitochondrial diseases: neurological investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Mitochondrial diseases: neurological investigations. Central nervous system signs, Cognitive features. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Brain imaging: indications
- Central nervous system signs
- Cognitive features
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities
Brain imaging: non-specific features
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Brain imaging: specific features
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Muscle biopsy
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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
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Electroencephalogram (EEG): features
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Electromyogram (EMG)
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Acronym
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References
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- 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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