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A young onset Parkinson's patient: a case study

Sharon K Jung1

  • 1Puget Sound Neurology, Tacoma, WA, USA. sjung@harbornet.com

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|November 5, 2004
PubMed

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Young onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) can cause severe motor complications. Deep brain stimulation significantly improved symptoms and reduced complications in a YOPD patient with a rare complication.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Young onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD), affecting individuals aged 21-40, presents unique challenges with earlier motor complications.
  • Approximately 5% of Parkinson's patients are diagnosed with YOPD, experiencing significant morbidity due to disease progression.

Observation:

  • This case study details a YOPD patient experiencing severe motor complications, including rhabdomyolysis secondary to dyskinesias—a rare occurrence.
  • The patient presented with unusually severe motor symptoms impacting daily function and employment.

Findings:

  • Bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (DBS) was performed to manage the patient's severe YOPD symptoms.
  • Post-DBS, the patient demonstrated dramatic improvement in Parkinson's symptoms and significant amelioration of motor complications.

Implications:

  • Deep brain stimulation offers a viable and effective treatment for managing severe motor complications in young onset Parkinson's disease.
  • Effective patient education and support are crucial for managing YOPD and influencing treatment outcomes.

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