Cytochrome-c oxidase deficiency

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A very rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by deficiency of the enzyme cytochrome-c oxidase. It may be manifested as an isolated myopathy or a systemic disorder. Signs and symptoms include myotonia, dysfunction of the heart, kidney, and brain, and lactic acidosis.

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