Mitochondrial encephalopathy with lactic-acidosis and stroke-like episodes syndrome presenting as progressive supranuclear palsy

Clinical manifestations of MELAS are broad and include stroke-like episodes, myopathy, cardiomyopathy, headaches, hearing impairment, dementia, epilepsy, lactic acidemia, cyclic vomiting, diabetes, and short stature. Most cases of MELAS present early in childhood, with only 1 –6% presenting after the age of 40 [1]. Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disorder which can be mimicked by a variety of conditions, such as CADASIL, cerebrovascular disease, and autoimmune encephalitis [2].
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research