Kearns-Sayre syndrome. A case of the complete syndrome with encephalic leukodystrophy and calcification of basal ganglia

A case of a complete Kearns-Sayre syndrome, of early onset, associated with cerebral and cerebellar leukodystrophy and basal ganglia calcification is reported. The clinical, neurophysiological and morphological findings suggest multisystem involvement.

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Published inItalian journal of neurological sciences Vol. 2; no. 3; p. 263
Main Authors Carboni, P, Giacanelli, M, Porro, G, Sideri, G, Paolella, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.10.1981
Subjects
Basal Ganglia Diseases - complications
Bundle-Branch Block - complications
Calcinosis - complications
Child
Diffuse Cerebral Sclerosis of Schilder - complications
Humans
Male
Ophthalmoplegia - complications
Ophthalmoplegia - pathology
Retinitis Pigmentosa - complications
Syndrome
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Summary:A case of a complete Kearns-Sayre syndrome, of early onset, associated with cerebral and cerebellar leukodystrophy and basal ganglia calcification is reported. The clinical, neurophysiological and morphological findings suggest multisystem involvement.
ISSN:0392-0461
DOI:10.1007/BF02335406