Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
Joint Authors
Garcia-Ruiz, Pedro J.
Ayerbe, Joaquin
Vela Desojo, Lydia
Feliz, Cici E.
del Val Fernandez, Javier
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is usually associated with dystonia, which is typically severe and progressive over time.
Pallidal stimulation (GPi DBS) has been carried out in selected cases of PKAN with drug-resistant dystonia with variable results.
We report a 30-month follow-up study of a 30-year-old woman with PKAN-related dystonia treated with GPi DBS.
Postoperatively, the benefit quickly became evident, as the patient exhibited a marked improvement in her dystonia, including her writing difficulty.
This result has been maintained up to the present.
GPi DBS should be considered in dystonic PKAN patients provided fixed contractures and/or pyramidal symptoms are not present.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Garcia-Ruiz, Pedro J.& Ayerbe, Joaquin& Vela Desojo, Lydia& Feliz, Cici E.& del Val Fernandez, Javier. 2015. Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059003
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Garcia-Ruiz, Pedro J.…[et al.]. Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059003
American Medical Association (AMA)
Garcia-Ruiz, Pedro J.& Ayerbe, Joaquin& Vela Desojo, Lydia& Feliz, Cici E.& del Val Fernandez, Javier. Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059003
