Primary Mitochondrial Disorders Overview

Excerpt

The purpose of this overview is to:

1. 1

   Describe the clinical characteristics of primary mitochondrial disorders.

2. 2

   Provide evaluation strategies to identify the genetic cause of a primary mitochondrial disorder in a proband.

3. 3

   Identify patient care guidelines for primary mitochondrial disorders.

4. 4

   Inform genetic counseling of family members of an individual with a primary mitochondrial disorder.