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- Title
Parkinsonism in SCA19/22: Dopamine Transporter Imaging in an Italian Family Harboring a Novel Mutation.
- Authors
Contaldi, Elena; Gallo, Silvia; Corrado, Lucia; D'Alfonso, Sandra; Magistrelli, Luca
- Abstract
Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA)19/22 is a channelopathy caused by mutations in the KCND3 gene encoding for the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv4.3. In the present work, we report an Italian family harboring a novel KCND3 missense mutation characterized by ataxia and mild parkinsonism. Patients underwent dopamine transporter single-photon emission computed tomography to assess dopaminergic degeneration. Normal findings were observed, and treatment with levodopa did not yield any benefit, thus suggesting the involvement of other mechanisms to explain parkinsonian symptoms in SCA19/22. Our cases expand the genetic and imaging spectrum of this rare disease and emphasize a cautious approach in managing parkinsonism in these patients.
- Subjects
DOPAMINERGIC imaging; SINGLE-photon emission computed tomography; PARKINSONIAN disorders; SPINOCEREBELLAR ataxia; POTASSIUM channels
- Publication
Cerebellum, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 3, p1226
- ISSN
1473-4222
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1007/s12311-023-01619-0