MRI in a Case of Kearns-Sayre Syndrome Confirmed by Molecular Analysis

Overview

Journal Neuroradiology

Specialties Neurology
Radiology

Date 1994 Jan 1

PMID 8107995

Authors

G Crisi

G Ferrari

E Merelli

P Cocconcelli

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Abstract

Few data are reported on imaging in the Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS). We present the MRI findings in a case of KSS confirmed by mitochondrial DNA molecular analysis. MRI may prove useful in detection and delineation of this disease.

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