Parkinsonism caused by cavernoma located in basal ganglion

Ertan, S; Benbir, G; Tanriverdi, T; Alver, I; Uzan, M

doi:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2005.07.003

Parkinsonism caused by cavernoma located in basal ganglion

Ertan S., Benbir G., Tanriverdi T., Alver I., Uzan M.

PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS, vol.11, no.8, pp.517-519, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 11 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2005.07.003
Journal Name: PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.517-519
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Deep-seated cavernoma or cavernous angioma is a very rare clinical entity, as is basal ganglia cavernoma presenting with Parkinsonism. The authors demonstrate a 56-year-old man with a cavernoma located in basal ganglion, who subsequently developed Parkinsonism. The patient refused the surgical intervention, and received L-dopa trial; however, no change in the tremor and bradykinesia was observed in spite of high doses of L-dopa. Our case indicates that chronic compression and continuous hemorrhage could cause Parkinsonism, which is uncommon symptom of cavernous angioma. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.