Eur J Pediatr. 1997 Jul;156(7):562-4.

Mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) triggered by valproate therapy.

Lam CW, Lau CH, Williams JC, Chan YW, Wong LJ.

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Department of Pathology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong.

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We report in this study a patient who developed repeated convulsions as a result of valproate therapy. MELAS (mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes) was subsequently diagnosed and a nucleotide 3243 A-->G mutation was detected in the mitochondrial DNA. This mutation predisposes the patient to the detrimental effects of valproate on oxidative phosphorylation. CONCLUSION: We support the suggestion of Ponchaut et al. [14] that valproate should not be given to patients suspected of having mitochondrial diseases. In addition, for patients whose seizures worsen with valproate therapy, an inborn error of mitochondrial metabolism should be suspected. The underlying mitochondrial DNA defects should be sought for family screening and genetic counselling.

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