Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes (MELAS)

Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes is a mitochondrial myopathy that causes lactic acid to build up in the body, leading to stroke-like episodes in the brain and other symptoms.

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