Pallidal stimulation for pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration dystonia.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/adc.2007.118968.
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Abstract
Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration is associated with generalised dystonia and cognitive deterioration. Limited evidence suggests that pallidal deep brain stimulation improves physical functioning. This is a report of the assessment and treatment of a severely affected patient in whom pallidal deep brain stimulation improved both physical and psychosocial functioning. Implications for treatment are briefly discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dystonia
- Globus Pallidus
- Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration