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GPi DBS treatment outcome in children with monogenic dystonia: a case series and review of the literature

Authors :
Darko Chudy
Marina Raguž
Vladimira Vuletić
Valentino Rački
Eliša Papić
Nataša Nenadić Baranašić
Nina Barišić
Source :
Frontiers in Neurology, Vol 14 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2023.

Abstract

IntroductionDystonia is the third most common pediatric movement disorder and is often difficult to treat. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the internal pallidum (GPi) has been demonstrated as a safe and effective treatment for genetic dystonia in adolescents and adults. The results of DBS in children are limited to individual cases or case series, although it has been proven to be an effective procedure in carefully selected pediatric cohorts. The aim of our study was to present the treatment outcome for 7- to 9-year-old pediatric patients with disabling monogenic isolated generalized DYT-THAP1 and DYT-KMT2B dystonia after bilateral GPi-DBS.Patients and resultsWe present three boys aged 25% improvement over the first 15 months. However, there was a decline in speech and upper limb function, manifesting with bradylalia, bradykinesia, and dysphonia, which decreased after treatment with trihexyphenidyl.ConclusionAlthough reports of patients with monogenic dystonia, particularly DYT-THAP1, treated with DBS are still scarce, DBS should be considered as an efficient treatment approach in children with pharmacoresistent dystonia, especially with generalized monogenic dystonia and to prevent severe and disabling symptoms that reduce the quality of life, including emotional and social aspects. Patients require an individual approach and parents should be properly informed about expectations and possible outcomes, including relapses and impairments, in addition to DBS responsiveness and related improvements. Furthermore, early genetic diagnosis and the provision of appropriate treatments, including DBS, are mandatory for preventing severe neurologic impairments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16642295
Volume :
14
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.85ffa2fa49744527bd5f3a96b10c117a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2023.1151900