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Non-motor phenotype of dopa-responsive dystonia and quality of life assessment.
Parkinsonism & related disorders - 1 Apr 2014
Brüggemann Norbert, Stiller Sophie, Tadic Vera, Kasten Meike, Münchau Alexander, Graf Julia, Klein Christine, Hagenah Johann
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BACKGROUND: Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is a young-onset neurometabolic disorder often presenting with a combination of parkinsonism and dystonia. The pathophysiology includes an impairment of dopaminergic and serotonergic neurotransmission. Uncontrolled reports suggest an increased frequency of neuropsychiatric abnormalities and sleep impairment. METHODS: In 23 GCH1 mutation-positive DRD patients and 26...
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