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Parkinsonism associated with Addison's disease
Author(s) -
Wali Gurusidheshwar M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.10340
Subject(s) - parkinsonism , pathophysiology , medicine , disease , addison's disease , parkinson's disease , psychiatry , pediatrics , psychology
We describe a 35‐year‐old woman who developed parkinsonism in association with Addison's disease. The parkinsonism disappeared following treatment for Addison's disease without the use of antiparkinsonian drugs. This association stands unique although the pathophysiology remains unclear.