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Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy syndrome mimicking Guillain-Barre syndrome: A case report and literature review

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) is rare autosomal recessive multisystem disorder characterized by severe gastrointestinal dysmotility and leads to cachexia, ptosis, external ophthalmoplegia, peripheral neuropathy, and leukoencephalopathy. Due to its complex clinical findings and non-specific symptoms, diagnosis may be delayed or patients may be misdiagnosed. Multidisciplinary follow-up and treatment of patients is important because it affects many systems and does not have a specific treatment.

Source: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2766-7820/1996

Authors: Enes Tarık Inci, Tahir Kurtulus Yoldas

Institution: Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Mitochondrial Function and Pathology

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4312509012