Reversible acute cognitive dysfunction induced by bilateral STN stimulation

Cakmakli G. Y., Oruckaptan H., Saka E., ELİBOL B.

JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, cilt.256, sa.8, ss.1360-1362, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Kısa Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 256 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00415-009-5103-9
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1360-1362
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is an effective treatment modality for motor symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease. Recent studies focus on exploring its possible effects on cognition and behavior. We present a case with acute cognitive dysfunction due to misalignment of the electrodes to the ventromedial STN which persisted for 3 weeks but was totally reversed by proper repositioning to the dorsolateral STN.