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Juvenile Parkinson's disease (JPD) is a rare condition. Kufor-Rekab syndrome (KRS), a type of JPD caused by ATP13A2 mutation, requires early diagnosis for effective levodopa treatment and family screening.

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  • Neurology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Juvenile Parkinson's disease (JPD) is a rare movement disorder with onset before age 21.
  • Kufor-Rekab syndrome (KRS) is an autosomal recessive JPD subtype linked to the ATP13A2 gene mutation.

Observation:

  • KRS pathogenesis involves ATP13A2 metabolism, mitochondrial bioenergetics, lysosomal dysfunction, and synuclein.
  • Clinical presentation is variable, including pyramidal/extrapyramidal symptoms and cognitive impairment.
  • A 16-year-old male presented with tremors, gait difficulty, masked facies, and bradykinesia.

Findings:

  • Genetic testing confirmed KRS diagnosis in the presented case.
  • Standard laboratory investigations were unremarkable, highlighting the importance of genetic analysis.

Implications:

  • Early KRS diagnosis is crucial for timely, levodopa-responsive treatment.
  • Genetic counseling and family screening are essential for hereditary KRS.
  • Understanding KRS pathogenesis may reveal therapeutic targets for related neurodegenerative disorders.