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01.10.2004 | Short Communication
Ocular findings in mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy: a case report
Erschienen in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Ausgabe 10/2004
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Purpose
To describe the ocular features of a patient with mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE) due to a homozygous G1443A mutation in the thymidine-phosphorylase gene.
Methods
A case report with extensive ophthalmological investigation over a 9-year period, until death at age 38 years. Measures used included standard ophthalmological examination, visual field examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Results
Ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia progressively worsened during the follow-up, as did the neurological and general status. Corneal and optic disc alterations were also observed at the last visit. Glaucomatous changes of the optic disc were confirmed by the visual field examination and OCT.
Conclusion
In addition to previously described alterations such as ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia, MNGIE may be associated with glaucomatous-like optic neuropathy.