Postencephalitic Parkinson Disease

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Parkinsonism following encephalitis, historically seen as a sequella of encephalitis lethargica (Von Economo Encephalitis). The early age of onset, the rapid progression of symptoms followed by stabilization, and the presence of a variety of other neurological disorders (e.g., sociopathic behavior; tics; muscle spasms; oculogyric crises; hyperphagia; and bizarre movements) distinguish this condition from primary parkinson disease. Pathologic features include neuronal loss and gliosis concentrated in the mesencephalon; subthalamus; and hypothalamus. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p754)

Synonyms:

Economo-Type Parkinsonism, Postencephalitic
Encephalitis Lethargica Type Parkinsonism
Meningoencephalitic Parkinsonism, Viral
Parkinson Disease, Post Encephalitic
Parkinson Disease, Post-Encephalitic
Parkinsonian Syndrome, Postencephalitis
Parkinsonism, Postencephalitic
Parkinsonism, Postencephalitic Economo-Type
Parkinsonism, Viral Meningoencephalitic
Parkinsonisms, Viral Meningoencephalitic
Post Encephalitic Parkinson Disease
Post-Encephalitic Parkinson Disease
Postencephalitic Economo Type Parkinsonism
Postencephalitic Economo-Type Parkinsonism
Postencephalitic Parkinson Disease
Postencephalitic Parkinsonism
Postencephalitis Parkinsonian Syndrome
Viral Meningoencephalitic Parkinsonism
von Economo Encephalitis Type Parkinsonism

Broader Topics:

Parkinson Disease, Secondary

Narrower Topics:

None

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