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Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, myopathic form

ORPHA:254875· ICD-10 G71.3

Definition

A rare mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome characterized by muscle weakness, and progressive, generalized hypotonia due to depletion of mtDNA in skeletal muscles. Clinical progression ranges from rapid and early fatal course due to respiratory failure, to slowly progressive myopathy over the course of childhood or even early adulthood.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal