Parkinsonism in children resulting from mesencephalic tumors.
Parkinsonism secondary to intrinsic brain stem mass lesions is rare. Two children with parkinsonism caused by mesencephalic tumors are reported. The pathophysiological mechanisms of this association are discussed and the literature describing similar cases is reviewed.
Pohle
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Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, University of Berne, Switzerland.
Krauss
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D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D020295:Brain Stem Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000473:pathology*; D020734:Parkinsonian Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*