Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form with methylmalonic aciduria

What it is

A rare mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome characterized by neonatal or infantile onset of global developmental delay, hypotonia, failure to thrive, progressive neurologic decline, sensorineural deafness, and movement disorder. Seizures, external ophthalmoplegia, polyneuropathy, cardiomyopathy, and renal tubular dysfunction have also been reported. Brain imaging may show T2-weighted hyperintensities in the basal ganglia, and laboratory examination may reveal lactic acidosis and mild methylmalonic aciduria.

Key facts

Prevalence

<1 / 1 000 000

Age of onset

Infancy

Inheritance

Mitochondrial inheritance

Classified as

Disease

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Signs and symptoms

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Gene

ICD-10 codes

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Related health topics

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