Abstract
BackgroundThere is no established pathogenesis of hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome (HPHA), and the varied clinical presentations have been reported in several case studies. To the best of our knowledge, the present report describes the first case of HPHA with unusual brain imaging findings.Case presentationA 20-year-old man presented with a 6-month history of weakness and clumsiness in his right limbs. He showed right-sided parkinsonism with dystonic hand posture; however, body asymmetry was not noted. Brain imaging revealed hemiatrophy of the left hemisphere subcortical structures and brainstem, and iron deposition in the left globus pallidus and substantia nigra. In addition, dopamine transporter imaging demonstrated normal presynaptic dopaminergic function. The patient was treated with levodopa, which had little to no effect.ConclusionsThis case demonstrates the unique imaging characteristics of HPHA associated with widespread brain hemiatrophy and iron deposition. Further studies are needed to elucidate the diagnostic criteria for this heterogeneous syndrome.
Highlights
There is no established pathogenesis of hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome (HPHA), and the varied clinical presentations have been reported in several case studies
This case demonstrates the unique imaging characteristics of HPHA associated with widespread brain hemiatrophy and iron deposition
Further studies are needed to elucidate the diagnostic criteria for this heterogeneous syndrome
Summary
There is no established pathogenesis of hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome (HPHA), and the varied clinical presentations have been reported in several case studies. Conclusions: This case demonstrates the unique imaging characteristics of HPHA associated with widespread brain hemiatrophy and iron deposition. Background Hemiparkinsonism-hemiatrophy syndrome (HPHA) is a rare neurological syndrome characterized by unilateral atrophy on one side of the body or brain with slowly progressive hemiparkinsonism [1].
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