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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is MELAS syndrome?
MELAS syndrome is a rare disorder that begins in childhood and mostly affects the nervous system and muscles.
Symptoms of MELAS syndrome
Seizure
Shorter than other children of similar age
Hearing difficulty
Weakness in arms or legs
Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Questions your doctor may ask to check for MELAS syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose MELAS syndrome
Have you had a seizure?
Are (or were) you shorter than other children around your age?
Do you have hearing problems?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Do you have partial loss of vision?
Treatment for MELAS syndrome
Treatment is mainly symptomatic. Anti-convulsant drugs are used to help prevent and control seizures associated with MELAS syndrome. Cochlear implants have been used to treat sensorineural deafness.
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Diseases related to MELAS syndrome
References
El-Hattab AW, Adesina AM, Jones J, Scaglia F. MELAS syndrome: Clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment options. Mol Genet Metab. 2015 Sep-Oct;116(1-2):4-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2015.06.004. Epub 2015 Jun 15. PMID: 26095523.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S109671921530024X?via%3Dihub
Hsu YR, Yogasundaram H, Parajuli N, Valtuille L, Sergi C, Oudit GY. MELAS syndrome and cardiomyopathy: linking mitochondrial function to heart failure pathogenesis. Heart Fail Rev. 2016 Jan;21(1):103-116. doi: 10.1007/s10741-015-9524-5. PMID: 26712328.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10741-015-9524-5
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