Central Nervous System Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Presenting with Parkinsonism.
- Author:
Eun Hee SOHN
1
;
Chang Joon SONG
;
Hyo Jin LEE
;
Samyong KIM
;
Jae Moon KIM
;
Ae Young LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Lymphomatoid granulomatosis; Parkinsonism; Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH: Brain; Central Nervous System*; Dihydroergotamine; Humans; Hypokinesia; Lung; Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis*; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Nervous System; Parkinsonian Disorders*; Skin
- From:Journal of Clinical Neurology 2007;3(2):108-111
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Lymphomatoid granulomatosis (LG) is a potentially malignant lymphoproliferative disorder. The lung is the most common involved site, followed by the skin and nervous system. However, LG of the central nervous system presenting with Parkinsonism is very rare. We report a patient with LG who presented with parkinsonian features such as bilateral rigidity, bradykinesia, and agitation. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed multifocal punctuate enhanced lesions in both supra- and infratentorial areas. Steroid pulse therapy resulted in a dramatical improvement in the symptoms and MRI abnormalities.
