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Stroke-like episodes in familial mitochondrial encephalomyopathy: clinical and biochemical aspects

✍ Scribed by M. S. Damian; H. Reichmann; H.-J. Schütz; W. Dorndorf; W. Schachenmayr

Publisher
Springer
Year
1991
Tongue
English
Weight
1013 KB
Volume
238
Category
Article
ISSN
0340-5354

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✦ Synopsis

Acute episodes of focal neurological dysfunction are a well-recognized complication of the mitochondrial encephalomyopathies. Because of rapid remission, biochemical tests and other diagnostic procedures are mostly performed after the acute phase. We report the case of a patient suffering from mitochondrial disease manifesting primarily with seizures, progressive deafness and dementia, who experienced multiple stroke-like episodes. Other members of the family with evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction are presented briefly. EEG and biochemical findings in the acute stage are correlated with clinical symptoms, showing characteristics distinct from the chronic illness. The possible involvement of dietary factors in the provocation of stroke-like episodes is discussed and regulation of glucose intake suggested as a strategy in the prevention of stroke-like episodes.

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