Abstract
Myoclonus-dystonia syndrome (MDS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral myoclonic jerks. An 8-year-old boy presenting with early onset, medically intractable, MDS due to a mutation in the ε-sarcoglycan gene (SGCE) underwent chronic bilateral stimulation of the globus pallidus internus, which eliminates both myoclonus and dystonia. We conclude that deep brain stimulation can be an effective and safe treatment for MDS.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 724-727 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Movement Disorders |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2004 |
Keywords
- Dystonia
- Myoclonus
- Neurosurgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neuroscience(all)