50 Facts About MELAS
MELAS syndromeis a rare familial disorderliness that affects many parts of the body , especially the brain and muscle . MELASstands for Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy , Lactic Acidosis , and Stroke - like episodes . This condition is triggered by mutation in mitochondrial DNA , which is inherited from the female parent . Symptoms often appear in childhood and can include muscle weakness , seizures , recurrent headaches , red of appetency , vomiting , and stroke - like episodes ....