The mitochondrial diseases are uncommon multisystem disorders characterized by the
presence of functionally and/or structurally abnormal mitochondria. As there have
been few reports of the obstetrical care of affected patients, we wish to document
two pregnancies in a woman with a Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmo-plegia (Kearns-Sayre-like
syndrome). Both pregnancies were complicated by preterm labor and hypertension.
Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia - Kearns syndrome - DNA - mitochondrial
- pregnancy - complications
