Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Tremor and Ataxia Associated with Abetalipoproteinemia

Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Tremor and Ataxia Associated with Abetalipoproteinemia

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Background: Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare disorder of fat absorption, characterized by vitamin deficiency, acanthocytosis, and neurologic symptoms including ataxia and tremor.Case Report: A Tweed Blazers 41-year-old male with abetalipoproteinemia is presented.He underwent staged bilateral thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of his tremors.After DBS, the patient achieved significant improvements in his tremors, ataxia, and quality of life.Discussion: Thalamic DBS proved to be Remote Control both safe and efficacious in the management of ataxia and tremors in a patient with abetalipoproteinemia.

This is the first report of DBS in abetalipoproteinemia in the literature. .