Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration

Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN) is usually associated with dystonia, which is typically severe and progressive over time. Pallidal stimulation (GPi DBS) has been carried out in selected cases of PKAN with drug-resistant dystonia with variable results. We report a 30-month fol...

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Main Authors: Pedro J. Garcia-Ruiz, Joaquin Ayerbe, Lydia Vela Desojo, Cici E. Feliz, Javier del Val Fernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/245735