Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON): clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on leber hereditary optic neuropathy (lhon): clinical features: Genetic point mutations G11778A: this has the worst outcome T14484C: this has the best outcome G3460A Genetics Onset features Central visual loss Visual signs Cardiac features Neurological features…

Genetic point mutations

  • G11778A: this has the worst outcome
  • T14484C: this has the best outcome
  • G3460A

Genetics

Onset features

Central visual loss

Visual signs

Cardiac features

Neurological features

LHON+

Differential diagnosis

Prognostic features of poor recovery

References

  1. Yu-Wai-Man P, Griffiths PG, Hudson G, Chinnery PF. Inherited mitochondrial optic neuropathies. J Med Genet 2009; 46: 145-158.
  2. Riordan-Eva P, Harding AE. Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy: the clinical relevance of different mitochondrial DNA mutations. J Med Genet 1995; 32:81-87.
  3. Man PYW, Turnbull DM, Chinnery PF. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. J Med Genet 2002; 39:162-169.
  4. McFarland R, Turnbull DM. Batteries not included: diagnosis and management of mitochondrial disease. J Intern Med 2009; 265:210-228.
  5. Zeviani M, Di Donato S. Mitochondrial disorders. Brain 2004; 127:2153-2172.
  6. And 6 more. Subscribe to see the full list

Related checklists

Loading...