Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Mitochondrial Myopathy (MITO)Click for Materials En Español and MDAchats Receive e-mail news, tips and updates from MDA or ask us a quick question. Quick Definition: Onset ·Early infancy to adulthood. Symptoms ·Generalized muscle weakness, flaccid neck muscles and inability to walk. Brain is often involved, with seizures, deafness, loss of balance and vision, and retardation common. Progression ·Wide variety of progression and severity. Inheritance ·Maternal mitochondrial gene (mtDNA). Find Your Local MDA Do you need to find MDA in your city? Enter your Zip code here for where to turn for clinics and medical services; support groups; summer camp; local events and volunteer and fund-raising opportunities close to home. For more articles and references, please use the search feature. 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