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Parkinson Disease, Postencephalitic

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Parkinsonism following encephalitis, historically seen as a sequella of encephalitis lethargica (Von Economo Encephalitis). The early age of onset, the rapid progression of symptoms followed by stabilization, and the presence of a variety of other neurological disorders (e.g., sociopathic behavior; TICS; MUSCLE SPASMS; oculogyric crises; hyperphagia; and bizarre movements) distinguish this condition from primary PARKINSON DISEASE. Pathologic features include neuronal loss and gliosis concentrated in the MESENCEPHALON; SUBTHALAMUS; and HYPOTHALAMUS.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.20722, 1958-1968

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.20722
Scope and Contents

Reports, correspondence, notes, typed case summary and charts relating to male from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 55 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: post-encephalitic parkinsonism; tremor left hand; dysarthria; and stiffness in legs. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958-1968

PR2.20820, 1959-1970

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.20820
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, reports and charts relating to male from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 60 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: post-encephalitic parkinsonism; tremor in right limbs; rigidity in right limbs; and oculogyric crises. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959-1970

PR2.20821, 1959

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.20821
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, reports and charts relating to male patient from outside Great Britain aged 63 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: parkinsonism; micrographia; rigidity in legs; and bilateral ankle oedema. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959

PR2.20930, 1959-1963

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.20930
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and charts relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 70 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: post-encephalitic parkinsonism; excessive salivation; and left-sided rigidity. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959-1963

PR2.21002, 1959

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21002
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, charts and notes relating to male patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 53 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: post-encephalitic parkinsonism; walking difficulty; leg rigidity; and tremor in hands. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959

PR2.21295, 1958-1960

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21295
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, reports, X-ray films, correspondence, notes and charts relating to male patient from Great Britain (excluding Scotland) aged 57 at first examination in 1958. Conditions mentioned include: post-encephalitic parkinsonism; tremor; rigidity; and hypersalivation. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1958-1960