Persistent Limb Dystonia in a HIV Positive Patient With Cerebral Toxoplasmosis
Journal Title: Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish - Year 2005, Vol 22, Issue 4
Abstract
We describe a HIV positive woman who developed a left forearm dystonia associated to bilateral basal ganglia lesions, proven to be secondary to cerebral toxoplasmosis as demonstrated by Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and positive antibody titers. Despite treatment with antiparasitic drugs and resolution of the lesions on the MRI, dystonic features remained unchanged. However, botulinum toxin injections provided marked benefit. This case represents one of the few reported cases of persistent segmental dystonia due to basal ganglia toxoplasmosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Carlos ZUNIGA, Jacobo LESTER, Maria SCORTICATI, Federico MICHELI
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