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Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy plus, case report

https://doi.org/10.25557/2073-7998.2020.07.101-102

Abstract

Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a mitochondrial disorder with optic nerve atrophy. Although there are no other associated neurological abnormalities in most cases of LHON, cases of “LHON plus” have been reported. The article presents an analysis of clinical case with the manifestation of neurological symptoms in adolescence.

About the Authors

D. G. Korotkova
South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation


M. I. Karpova
South Ural State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation


G. V. Buyanova
Chelyabinsk Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation


T. N. Kashko
Chelyabinsk Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation


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Korotkova D.G., Karpova M.I., Buyanova G.V., Kashko T.N. Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy plus, case report. Medical Genetics. 2020;19(7):101-102. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25557/2073-7998.2020.07.101-102

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