Conditions / Genetic

autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions 5

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A chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the TOP3A gene on chromosome 17p11.2.

Signs and symptoms

  • Broad-based gait
  • Dysphagia
  • Elevated circulating creatine kinase activity
  • Diplopia
  • Dysmetria
  • Cerebellar atrophy
  • Progressive external ophthalmoplegia
  • Dysarthria
  • Ataxia
  • Arrhythmia

Also known as: PEOB5; autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia 5