Reversible acute cognitive dysfunction induced by bilateral STN stimulation.
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.
Gul Yalcin
GY
Cakmakli
Hakan
H
Oruckaptan
Esen
E
Saka
Bulent
B
Elibol
D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D020531:Subthalamic Nucleus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome