Levodopa responsive Parkinsonism in adults with Angelman Syndrome
M Harbord - Journal of clinical neuroscience, 2001 - Elsevier
M Harbord
Journal of clinical neuroscience, 2001•ElsevierTwo intellectually disabled adults with Angelman Syndrome are reported who developed
intermittent episodes of a severe resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity and bradykinesia in their
late teens. The Parkinsonism was not due to medications and there was a dramatic
improvement with levodopa therapy. The association between Angelman Syndrome and
Parkinsonism has not previously been described.
intermittent episodes of a severe resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity and bradykinesia in their
late teens. The Parkinsonism was not due to medications and there was a dramatic
improvement with levodopa therapy. The association between Angelman Syndrome and
Parkinsonism has not previously been described.
Two intellectually disabled adults with Angelman Syndrome are reported who developed intermittent episodes of a severe resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity and bradykinesia in their late teens. The Parkinsonism was not due to medications and there was a dramatic improvement with levodopa therapy. The association between Angelman Syndrome and Parkinsonism has not previously been described.
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