Abstract
Two patients with neuroacanthocytosis are described. One presented with parkinsonism and the other resembled diurnal dystonia of the Segawa type. Both patients responded well to dopaminomimetic therapy. A PET scan with fluorodopa revealed a nigrostriatal deficit in the first patient.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 298-301 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 08 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |