Abstract |
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by slowly progressive paralysis of extraocular muscles. We report a male patient who had a 20 year history of CPEO. Histological examination of left deltoid muscle showed characteristic ragged red fibers. Electron microscopy revealed a number of abnormal mitochondria which contain paracrystalline inclusion bodies.
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Authors | J S Kim, C J Kim, J G Chi, H J Myung |
Journal | Journal of Korean medical science
(J Korean Med Sci)
Vol. 4
Issue 2
Pg. 91-6
(Jun 1989)
ISSN: 1011-8934 [Print] Korea (South) |
PMID | 2597365
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Biopsy
- Chronic Disease
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitochondria
(ultrastructure)
- Muscles
(ultrastructure)
- Ophthalmoplegia
(diagnosis, pathology)
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