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Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies
Tree Number(s)
C05.651.460.620
C10.228.140.163.540
C10.668.491.500.500
C18.452.132.540
C18.452.660.560.620
Unique ID
D017237
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017237
Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with specific dysfunction if pertinent
Scope Note
A heterogenous group of disorders characterized by alterations of mitochondrial metabolism that result in muscle and nervous system dysfunction. These are often multisystemic and vary considerably in age at onset (usually in the first or second decade of life), distribution of affected muscles, severity, and course. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp984-5)
Entry Version
MITOCHONDRIAL ENCEPH
Entry Term(s)
Encephalomyopathies, Mitochondrial
Previous Indexing
Brain Diseases, Metabolic (1977-1992)
Mitochondria, Muscle (1977-1992)
Neuromuscular Diseases (1977-1992)
Public MeSH Note
1993
History Note
1993
Date Introduced
1993/01/01
Last Updated
2019/05/24
Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathies Preferred
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