Segmental dystonia and mitochondrial encephalomyopathy

Donnet, A.; Guinot, H.; Pellissier, J.F.; Desnuelle, C.; Cozzone, P.; Bouchacourt, M.; Khalil, R.

Revue Neurologique 148(1): 51-53

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-3787
PMID: 1318568
Document Number: 402589
A 55 year-old male experienced a dystonia of the right upper limb followed by a ptosis with complete ophthalmoplegia and cataract. He developed a sensory neuropathy and personality changes. Ragged-red fibers were found on muscle biopsy. There was a major defect in complex III and IV activity.

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