Autosomal dominant Lewy body parkinsonism in a four‐generation family

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We report a family with autosomal dominant parkinsonism. The propositus developed parkinsonism at a relatively young age (45 years) and came to autopsy after a 6-year illness. She had typical features of Parkinson's disease except for an absence of rest tremor, although this was present in other family members. A diagnosis of Lewy body parkinsonism was confirmed by neuropathological examination. Additional...

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