Abstract
We describe an exceptional spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2) phenotype combining cerebellar ataxia, levodopa-responsive parkinsonism, and motor neuron symptoms. We conclude that motor neuron symptoms and signs may be a striking manifestation in SCA2, masking pre-existing cerebellar and extrapyramidal semeiology.
Copyright 2004 Movement Disorder Society
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Alleles
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Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use*
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Atrophy / pathology
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Brain Stem / pathology
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Female
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Humans
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Levodopa / therapeutic use*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Middle Aged
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Motor Neuron Disease / complications
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Motor Neuron Disease / diagnosis
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Motor Neuron Disease / genetics*
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Parkinsonian Disorders / complications
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Parkinsonian Disorders / drug therapy*
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Parkinsonian Disorders / genetics*
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Pedigree
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Phenotype
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Spinocerebellar Ataxias / complications
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Spinocerebellar Ataxias / diagnosis
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Spinocerebellar Ataxias / genetics*
Substances
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Antiparkinson Agents
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Levodopa