Optic atrophy in a patient with axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 2A2A due to MFN2 gene mutations

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi. 2023 May 11;59(5):408-410. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20220611-00289.

ABSTRACT

A 27-year-old male patient had progressive vision loss in both eyes, which was mainly manifested by impaired ganglion cells in the macular area, accompanied by systemic muscle atrophy in limbs. A complete mitochondrial exon gene detection was performed. The final diagnosis was bilateral optic atrophy and axonal Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 2A2A caused by mutations of the MFN2 gene. There has been no effective treatment. Applications of nutrients to restore the mitochondrial function may alleviate the clinical symptoms.

PMID:37151011 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn112142-20220611-00289