Parkinsonism in children resulting from mesencephalic tumors

Mov Disord. 1999 Sep;14(5):842-6. doi: 10.1002/1531-8257(199909)14:5<842::aid-mds1020>3.0.co;2-o.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / complications*
  • Astrocytoma / pathology*
  • Brain Stem Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Stem Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mesencephalon / pathology*
  • Parkinsonian Disorders / diagnosis
  • Parkinsonian Disorders / etiology*