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Cognitive dysfunction in Tunisian LRRK2 associated Parkinson's disease.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Mar 2012
Ben Sassi Samia, Nabli Fatma, Hentati Emna, Nahdi Houda, Trabelsi Meriam, Ben Ayed Hela, Amouri Rim, Duda John Eric, Farrer Matthew John, Hentati Fayçal
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BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment and dementia are frequent and debilitating features associated with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD). However the prevalence and the pattern of these complications are lacking for LRRK2 (leucine-rich kinase 2)-associated PD patients. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess cognitive function in LRRK2- associated PD patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 55 patients diagnosed...
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