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A Case of Myoclonus–Dystonia Responding to Low-frequency Pallidal Stimulation Cover

A Case of Myoclonus–Dystonia Responding to Low-frequency Pallidal Stimulation

Open Access
|May 2017

Abstract

Background: High-frequency pallidal stimulation has been shown to improve various types of dystonia, including myoclonus-dystonia.

Case Report: We report a case of epsilon sarcoglycan mutation-negative myoclonus–dystonia with response to low-frequency bilateral pallidal stimulation.

Discussion: Low-frequency pallidal stimulation provides an effective means of treating various dystonias, regardless of genetic status, as in our case, as it provides increased programming options with fewer adverse effects.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/tohm.359 | Journal eISSN: 2160-8288
Language: English
Submitted on: Mar 5, 2017
Accepted on: Apr 17, 2017
Published on: May 5, 2017
Published by: Columbia University Libraries/Information Services
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2017 Harini Sarva, Joan Miravite, Matthew C. Swan, Andres Deik, Deborah Raymond, William Lawrence Severt, Brian H. Kopell, published by Columbia University Libraries/Information Services
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