Catalog

Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy

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Link to WHO Definition

Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1427164716

Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalopathy (MNGIE) disease is characterised by progressive gastrointestinal dysmotility and cachexia manifesting as pseudo-obstruction and diarrhea; ptosis/ophthalmoplegia, hearing loss, and demyelinating peripheral neuropathy.