Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes in an older adult mimicking cerebral infarction: a Chinese case report.
Clin Interv Aging
; 13: 2421-2424, 2018.
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| ID: mdl-30568433
ABSTRACT
Few cases of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) with an onset older than 60 years have been reported. Herein, we report a 63-year-old Chinese female initially suspected of ischemic infarction but was ultimately diagnosed with MELAS. Therefore, even in the elderly, a diagnosis of MELAS should be considered when encountering patients with recurrent stroke-like episodes, cognitive dysfunction, and psychotic symptoms. In order to achieve the correct diagnosis and launch the appropriate management in time, a detailed medical history together with appropriate diagnostic laboratory investigations should therefore be collected.
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Texte intégral:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Infarctus cérébral
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Encéphalopathie ischémique
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Syndrome MELAS
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
Clin Interv Aging
Sujet du journal:
GERIATRIA
Année:
2018
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Chine