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Case report
Pallidal stimulation for pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration dystonia
Abstract
Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration is associated with generalised dystonia and cognitive deterioration. Limited evidence suggests that pallidal deep brain stimulation improves physical functioning. This is a report of the assessment and treatment of a severely affected patient in whom pallidal deep brain stimulation improved both physical and psychosocial functioning. Implications for treatment are briefly discussed.
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Competing interests: None.
Patient consent: Consent has been obtained for publication of fig 1.