Stroke in MELAS is a Vasogenic Edema and Not Ischemic
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We read with interest the article by Almasi et al. on a 48 years old female patient with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, And Stroke-like episodes (MELAS), diagnosed based on the clinical presentation, blood test results, and imaging and muscle biopsy findings . We have the following comments and concerns.
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volume 11 issue 3
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publication date 2020-05
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