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What Is The Prognosis For Latent Leigh S Disease In Teenagers
I just found out that my 17 yr old granddaughter has Leigh s Disease which usually is found in infants with life expectancy to be short-lived. What is the prognosis for latent Leigh s Disease in teenagers? Thanks for your help in anwering my question.
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Leigh's disease is an extremely rare condition.
Usually, The prognosis for Leigh’s Disease is poor.
However, those diagnosed with Leigh-like syndrome or who did not display symptoms until adolescence or early adulthood tend to live longer.
But overall the prognosis is poor and there is no effective treatment yet.
Thanks.
Welcome here.
Leigh's disease is an extremely rare condition.
Usually, The prognosis for Leigh’s Disease is poor.
However, those diagnosed with Leigh-like syndrome or who did not display symptoms until adolescence or early adulthood tend to live longer.
But overall the prognosis is poor and there is no effective treatment yet.
Thanks.
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