| Abstract |
We describe a case of acute generalized dystonia due to bilateral damage to the basal ganglia, mainly affecting the globi pallidi. The lesion was probably related to a hypoxic condition following a heroin injection. Therapy with pimozide almost completely controlled the dystonia. |
| Authors | G Benassi, R Rinaldi, G Azzimondi, A Stracciari, R D'Alessandro, P Pazzaglia |
| Journal | Italian journal of neurological sciences
(Ital J Neurol Sci)
Vol. 17
Issue 1
Pg. 71-3
(Feb 1996)
ISSN: 0392-0461 [Print] Italy |
| PMID | 8742991
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Basal Ganglia
(diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Dystonia
(diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Globus Pallidus
(diagnostic imaging, pathology)
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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