Pallidal stimulation for pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration dystonia. Issue 3 (4th March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isaac, C; Wright, I; Bhattacharyya, D; Baxter, P; Rowe, J
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 93:Issue 3(2008)
• Page Start: 239
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2008-03-04
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.2007.118968
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

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.