Reversible parkinsonism from shunt failure

Myron E. Brazin; Leon G. Epstein

doi:10.1016/0887-8994(85)90034-7

Reversible parkinsonism from shunt failure

Myron E. Brazin, Leon G. Epstein^*

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Pediatrics

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Abstract

Parkinsonism developed as the result of shunt malfunction in a 16-year-old girl with aqueductal stenosis. Her symptoms responded to levodopa and shunt revision. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	306-307
Number of pages	2
Journal	Pediatric neurology
Volume	1
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0887-8994(85)90034-7
State	Published - Jan 1 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Neurology
Developmental Neuroscience
Clinical Neurology

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