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Mitochondrial Myopathy with Respiratory Dysfunction : A Case Report
Chotmongkol V 
,
lntarapoka B ,
Mitchai J
,
lntarapoka B ,
Mitchai J A 50-year-old woman who presented with infective bronchiectasis and respiratory
insufficiency was reported. Mitochondrial myopathy was diagnosed from a long history of
chronic bilateral ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia with muscle wasting. Muscle biopsy
revealed ragged-red fibers. After treatment with appropriate antibiotic and respiratory assiss-
tance, the patient improved and returned to her usual state of health.
Key word
: Mitochondrial Myopathy, Respiratory Dysfunction
insufficiency was reported. Mitochondrial myopathy was diagnosed from a long history of
chronic bilateral ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia with muscle wasting. Muscle biopsy
revealed ragged-red fibers. After treatment with appropriate antibiotic and respiratory assiss-
tance, the patient improved and returned to her usual state of health.
Key word
: Mitochondrial Myopathy, Respiratory Dysfunction
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