TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Kearns-Sayre Syndrome A1 - Bissonnette, Bruno A1 - Luginbuehl, Igor A1 - Engelhardt, Thomas Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Syndromes: Rapid Recognition and Perioperative Implications, 2e AB - Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) is a mitochondrial encephalomyopathy characterized by progressive external ophthalmoplegia, atypical retinitis pigmentosa, retinal discoloration, and cardiomyopathy (most often heart block). The most significant characteristic is the presence of a mono- or bilateral ptosis. The eye abnormalities and developmental delays are often observed before the age of 5 years in all cases. Other features include myotonia, short stature, deafness, and ataxia. This neuromuscular mitochondrial disorder affects males and females in equal numbers and the onset is typically before the age of 20 years. However, symptoms may also appear during infancy or adulthood. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1164074993 ER -