Abstract
Parkinsonism secondary to intrinsic brain stem mass lesions is rare. Two children with parkinsonism caused by mesencephalic tumors are reported. The pathophysiological mechanisms of this association are discussed and the literature describing similar cases is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Astrocytoma / complications*
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Astrocytoma / pathology*
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Brain Stem Neoplasms / complications*
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Brain Stem Neoplasms / pathology*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Mesencephalon / pathology*
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Parkinsonian Disorders / diagnosis
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Parkinsonian Disorders / etiology*