Autosomal dominant Lewy body parkinsonism in a four-generation family

Ann Neurol. 1994 Jan;35(1):59-64. doi: 10.1002/ana.410350110.

Abstract

We report a family with autosomal dominant parkinsonism. The propositus developed parkinsonism at a relatively young age (45 years) and came to autopsy after a 6-year illness. She had typical features of Parkinson's disease except for an absence of rest tremor, although this was present in other family members. A diagnosis of Lewy body parkinsonism was confirmed by neuropathological examination. Additional pathological features included the presence of cortical Lewy bodies and anti-ubiquitin-positive neurites in the cornu Ammonis 2 and 3 (CA2-3) region of the hippocampus. This kindred is similar both clinically and pathologically to a few previously reported pedigrees, further strengthening recent evidence of a genetic etiology of some forms of Parkinson's disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Brain / pathology
  • Female
  • Genes, Dominant
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parkinson Disease / genetics*
  • Parkinson Disease / pathology
  • Pedigree