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Various abnormalities of the eyes are also common in Leigh syndrome. Ophthalmoplegia (paralysis of some or all of the muscles of the eye) is a typical finding, along with optic atrophy (degeneration of the optic nerve) and pigmentary retinopathy.
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What causes Leigh syndrome?
Leigh syndrome is caused by defective cellular respiration that supplies many tissues with energy.
What race is affected by cockayne syndrome?
All races are affected by Cockayne Syndrome.To learn more about this syndrome visitwww.cockaynesyndrome.net
What is Leigh disease?
Leigh syndrome is an early onset, progressive neurological disease that involves defects in the normal function of the mitochondria.
How is Turner's Syndrome Inherited?
It is not, the women affected by it cannot have their own children, so the syndrome is not inherited.
What is the number of chromosomes affected in down syndrome?
#21
What causes Leigh syndrome?
Leigh syndrome is caused by defective cellular respiration that supplies many tissues with energy.
What major organ systems are affected by Marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome affects three major organ systems of the body: the heart and circulatory system, the bones and muscles, and the eyes.
Why is it difficult to diagnose Leigh syndrome?
Diagnosis of Leigh syndrome is often difficult due to the broad variability in clinical symptoms as well as the many different genetic explanations that cause this disease.
What disorders are the most common mitochondrial myopathies?
NARP: neuropathy, ataxia and retinitis pigmentosa KS: Kearns-Sayre syndrome Leigh's syndrome PEO: progressive external ophthalmoplegia MILS: maternally inherited Leigh's syndrome MELAS: mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis
What group is most affected by empty nest syndrome?
which of the following groups is most affected by empty nest syndrome?
What race is affected by cockayne syndrome?
All races are affected by Cockayne Syndrome.To learn more about this syndrome visitwww.cockaynesyndrome.net
People affected by turner syndrome worldwide?
Yes people all over the word are affected by Turner syndrome. Is that what you meant?
What age group is most affected by Down syndrome?
No age group is affected; Down syndrome is a chromosome condition that is with you at birth.
What population down syndrome is affected?
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What is Leigh disease?
Leigh syndrome is an early onset, progressive neurological disease that involves defects in the normal function of the mitochondria.
What color were Vivien Leigh's eyes?
Greenish-blueish
Is Klippel-Feil syndrome affected by ethnicity?
no
