Dr., Department of Neurology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad, Pakistan
Case Report
Jaw Tremors A Rare Presenting Feature In Early Onset Parkinson's Disease
Author(s): Maryam Khalil, Amina Saddiqa*, Haris Majid Rajput, Ifrah Ayaz, Zeeshan Munawar and Mazhar Badshah
Background: Parkinson’s disease is growing source of disability and mortality in neurodegenerative disorders, initially considered as motor system disorder but currently it is recognized as complex neurological condition with diverse clinical features. Case: A middle-aged female patient had mild tremors of hands for few months, treated for post stroke epilepsy with sodium valproate which worsened her Parkinsonism. Conclusion: While sodium valproate often overlooked has important extra pyramidal effects and can cause or exacerbate Parkinsonism.. View More»
