Vito Luigi Colona, Giacomo Garone, Francesco Nicita, Lorena Travaglini, Stefano Pro, Maria Camilla Rossi-Espagnet, Anna Piluso, Eleonora Bisozzi, Donatella Lettori, Enrico Bertini, Gessica Vasco
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Segmental brainstem myoclonus in ADCK3-Related ataxia: A novel phenomenon?
Segmental Brainstem Myoclonus (SBM) is a rare movement disorder characterized by rhythmic contractions of muscles innervated by brainstem segments. We report a 20-year-old patient with ADCK3-related spinocerebellar ataxia type 9 (SCAR9) presenting with sudden-onset myoclonic movements of the throat, tongue, and soft palate. Brain MRI showed stable findings, including dentate nucleus hyperintensities. This case suggests a possible association between SBM and SCAR9, warranting further investigation.
期刊介绍:
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders publishes the results of basic and clinical research contributing to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of all neurodegenerative syndromes in which Parkinsonism, Essential Tremor or related movement disorders may be a feature. Regular features will include: Review Articles, Point of View articles, Full-length Articles, Short Communications, Case Reports and Letter to the Editor.