Abstract
There is substantial interest in the possible role of genetic factors in the etiology of idiopathic parkinsonism (IP) and parkinsonism-plus syndromes (PPS). We have longitudinally investigated eight large kindreds from North America. Five families demonstrated IP features, two families represented PPS and in one family, neither a diagnosis of IP or PPS could be established. A literature review supported our findings; only half of the published kindreds presented with a clinical picture typical of IP. Genetic DNA analysis is in progress on our kindreds and on many families in our literature review. The results may clarify the etiology and classification of IP and PPS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 35-46 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Parkinsonism and Related Disorders |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1995 |
Keywords
- Familial parkinsonism Idiopathic Parkinson's disease Parkinsonism-plus syndromes Genealogic and genetic investigations
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Clinical Neurology