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Gaucher disease ascertained through a Parkinson's center: imaging and clinical characterization.
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society - 30 Jul 2010
Saunders-Pullman Rachel, Hagenah Johann, Dhawan Vijay, Stanley Kaili, Pastores Gregory, Sathe Swati, Tagliati Michele, Condefer Kelly, Palmese Christina, Brüggemann Norbert, Klein Christine, Roe Am, Kornreich Ruth, Ozelius Laurie, Bressman Susan
Abstract excerpt
Among the genes implicated for parkinsonism is glucocerebrosidase (GBA), which causes Gaucher disease (GD). Despite a growing literature that GD may present as parkinsonism, neuroimaging, olfaction, and neuropsychological testing have not been extensively reported. We describe transcranial sonography (TCS), 18F-fluorodopa (F-dopa) and fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) Positron emission tomography, olfaction testing,...
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