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Please tell me some mitochondrial DNA diseases that is commonly tested in USMLE, thank

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LHON: Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
MELAS : mitochondrial encephalopathy- lactic acidosis- stroke
Ragged red muscle fiber disease

I think these are the ones u need to know
if anybody has any others please add

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Leigh: subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy → mental retardation, neurogenic weakness, ataxia ( it happens in Qbank)









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