Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome (MELAS): diagnostic criteria, features of epileptic seizures, and treatment approaches by the example of a clinical case

The paper describes a patient with mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes syndrome (MELAS). The features of  the course and therapy of epilepsy in MELAS are discussed. The disease  is known for its late diagnosis when years elapse from the onset of the  clinical mani...

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Main Authors: M. A. Yamin, I. V. Chernikova, L. V. Araslanova, P. A. Shevkun
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: IMA-PRESS LLC 2017-12-01
Series:Nevrologiâ, Nejropsihiatriâ, Psihosomatika
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Online Access:https://nnp.ima-press.net/nnp/article/view/799