Abstract | OBJECTIVES: METHODS: We present a 29-year-old patient characterized by generalized severe dystonia and self-injurious behavior, both refractory to conservative treatment. The patient underwent a GPi bilateral electrode implant for chronic stimulation. Symptoms were evaluated with the Burke-Fhan-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale (BFMDRS) and Mean Disability Scale (MDS) preoperatively and during the five-year follow-up. RESULTS: We observed a remarkable improvement in dystonia symptoms and complete disappearance of self-injurious behavior. CONCLUSIONS: This case supports the hypothesis that automutilation in LND might be related to dysfunction of the basal ganglia circuits and the idea that bilateral GPi-DBS is a safe and effective treatment modality for this condition.
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Authors | Fabián Piedimonte, Juan Carlos Andreani, Leandro Piedimonte, Federico Micheli, Pablo Graff, Valeria Bacaro |
Journal | Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
(Neuromodulation)
Vol. 18
Issue 2
Pg. 118-22; discussion 122
(Feb 2015)
ISSN: 1525-1403 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25603976
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2015 International Neuromodulation Society. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Deep Brain Stimulation
(methods)
- Disability Evaluation
- Globus Pallidus
(physiology)
- Humans
- Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
(therapy)
- Longitudinal Studies
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
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