MERRF: investigations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on merrf: investigations: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: atrophy sites Cerebral Cerebellar Superior cerebellar peduncle Brainstem atrophy Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: lesion sites Muscle biopsy Blood tests Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: atrophy sites
- Cerebral
- Cerebellar
- Superior cerebellar peduncle
- Brainstem atrophy
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: lesion sites
Muscle biopsy
Blood tests
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Electromyogram (EMG)
Other investigations
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References
- Lorenzoni PJ, Scola RH, Kay CS, Silvado CE, Werneck LC. When should MERRF) myoclonus epilepsy associated with ragged-red fibers) be the diagnosis? Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2014; 72:803-811.
- Nordli DR 3rd, Natarus D, Yano S, Nordli DR Jr. Eye closure sensitivity as a novel EEG marker of MERRF. Epilepsia Open 2024; 9:2000-2002.
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