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Tyson L Ware¹, Jayasri Srinivasan, Linda Gonzalez

¹Department of Neurology, The Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. tyson.ware@rch.org.au

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This case study details a 14-year-old boy with progressive neurologic decline and extrapyramidal symptoms. It explores diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for this rare presentation.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Neurodegenerative Disorders

Background:

Progressive neurologic decline in adolescents is a diagnostic challenge.
Extrapyramidal features can indicate underlying basal ganglia dysfunction.

Observation:

A 14-year-old male presented with worsening neurological symptoms.
Clinical examination revealed significant extrapyramidal signs.

Findings:

Detailed case history and illustrative figures document the progression.
Diagnostic workup considered various potential etiologies.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of a systematic diagnostic approach.
Reviews current therapeutic options and management considerations for similar cases.