Two Cases of ReVersible Parkinsonism after V-P Shunt Operation of Obstructive Hydrocephalus due to SAH.
- Author:
Jae Hyuk LEE
1
;
Suk Woo YONG
;
Phil Hyu LEE
;
Yong Sam SHIN
;
Oh Young BANG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. nmboy@madang.ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Parkinsonism;
Hydrocephalus
- MeSH:
Hydrocephalus*;
Levodopa;
Parkinsonian Disorders*;
Prognosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2004;22(5):516-519
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Parkinsonism associated with obstructive hydrocephalus due to idiopathic aqueductal stenosis or after shunt revision has been occasionally reported in the literature. Their Levodopa effectiveness and good prognosis has also been reported. However, the etiology and pathophysiology has not been well elucidated. We herein report two cases of parkinsonism associated obstructive hydrocephalus due to SAH. Interestingly, in both cases, parkinsonism occurred after a V-P Shunt and not after obstructive hydrocephalus.
