《英文msh词典》Syndrome,Fukuhara
[入口词] Syndrome,Fukuhara
[主题词] MERRF Syndrome
[英文释义] A mitochondrial encephalomyopathy characterized clinically by a mixed seizure disorder,myoclonus,progressive ataxia,spasticity,and a mild myopathy. Dysarthria,optic atrophy,growth retardation,deafness,and dementia may also occur. This condition tends to present in childhood and to be transmitted via maternal lineage. Muscle biopsies reveal ragged-red fibers and respiratory chain enzymatic defects. (From Adams et al.,Principles of Neurology,6th ed,p986)