Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Tremor and Ataxia Associated with Abetalipoproteinemia
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Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Tremor and Ataxia Associated with Abetalipoproteinemia
BACKGROUND Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare disorder of fat absorption, characterized by vitamin deficiency, acanthocytosis, and neurologic symptoms including ataxia and tremor. CASE REPORT A 41-year-old male with abetalipoproteinemia is presented. He underwent staged bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of his tremors. After DBS, the patient achieved significant im...
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عنوان ژورنال: Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2160-8288
DOI: 10.5334/tohm.101