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Atypical parkinsonism due to a D202N Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker prion protein mutation: first in vivo diagnosed case.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Plate, A; Benninghoff, J; Jansen, GH; Wlasich, E; Eigenbrod, S; Drzezga, A; Jansen, NL; Kretzschmar, HA; Bötzel, K; Rujescu, D; Danek, A
Abstract:
Parkinsonism with dopa-sensitivity and a correlating DaTSCAN turned out to be due to a D202N mutation which is associated with the Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker (GSS) disease.We report a 51-year old female who presented with left-dominant parkinsonism and a positive DaTSCAN. She was diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome. Dopaminergic medication reduced her symptoms. In addition, punding-like behavior, deficits in organizing daily life and abnormal sleep behavior were reported. Neuropsy...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Mov Disord
Year:
2013
Journal volume:
28
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
241-4
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1002/mds.25188
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23436635
Print-ISSN:
0885-3185
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin
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