Long-term efficacy of bilateral subthalamic deep brain stimulation in the parkinsonism of SCA 3: A rare case report
Journal
European journal of neurology
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
8
Pages
2544
Date Issued
2022-08
Abstract
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder that manifests as a mixture of cerebellar ataxia, parkinsonism, and polyneuropathy; in type IV SCA3, pure parkinsonism is the only symptom. Currently, no disease-modifying treatment is available, but variable responses to antiparkinsonism agents have been reported. However, the benefits of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating parkinsonism in this subtype of SCA3 remain unclear.
Subjects
deep brain stimulation; impulse control disorders; motor complications; parkinsonian disorders; spinocerebellar ataxia
SDGs
Publisher
WILEY