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One-Year Follow-Up of Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation in SNCA Mutation Parkinsonism: A Case Report.
Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) - 1 Jan 2023
Fouarge Eve, Garraux Gaëtan, Kaschten Bruno, Salado Anne-Laure, Parmentier Eric
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Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown some efficacy in monogenic Parkinson's disease; however, data about its long-term benefit in SNCA mutations remain scarce. Case report: Subthalamic nucleus DBS was implanted in a 60-year-old female patient with Parkinson's disease due to SNCA duplication. One year later, the patient walked unassisted and was independent for most activities of daily living,...
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