Disease - Progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant, 6
Definition
A disorder characterized by muscle weakness, mainly affecting the lower limbs, external ophthalmoplegia, exercise intolerance, and mitochondrial DNA deletions on muscle biopsy. Symptoms may appear in childhood or adulthood and show slow progression.
Acronym
PEOA6
Synonyms
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia autosomal dominant 6
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