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Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy (MELAS) with Mental Disorder, CT, MRI and SPECT Findings Neuroradiology 32:74-76, Suzuki,T.,et al, 1990 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract A case of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy(MELAS)with mental disorder is reported.The SPECT study using I-iodoamphetamine(IMP)and MRI study revealed abnormality in the left parieto-occipital areas without abnormality in the brain CT or brain scintigram.These findings suggest a localized dysfunction of the brain capillary endothelium in association with the cerebral involvement of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.

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