NINDS Mitochondrial Myopathies Information Page
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What is Mitochondrial Myopathies?
Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases caused by damage to the mitochondria-small, energy-producing structures that serve as the cells' "power plants.
Mitochondrial myopathies can cause a range of symptoms. Some people experience very few symptoms. Others may experience the full range. If you have any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to mitochondrial myopathy.
Among the mitochondrial myopathies, CPEO is the most common manifestation, estimated at two-thirds of all incidences of mitochondrial associated myopathies.
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Chan A, Reichmann H, Kogel A, et al. Metabolic changes in patients with mitochondrial myopathies and effects of coenzyme Q10 therapy. J Neurol. 1998;245(10):681-685.
11. Bresolin N, Doriguzzi C, Ponzetto C, et al. Ubidecarenone in the treatment of mitochondrial myopathies: a multi-center double-blind trial. J Neurol Sci 1990;100:70-8.
Mitochondrial myopathies, with or without external ophthalmoplegia
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