A case of hyperparathyroidism-associated parkinsonism successfully treated with cinacalcet hydrochloride, a calcimimetic

Abstract Background Some metabolic disorders, including abnormal calcium metabolism, can develop and worsen parkinsonism. However, whether hyperparathyroidism can cause parkinsonism remains controversial. Case presentation An 83-year-old woman with a history of right thalamic hemorrhage and drug-ind...

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Main Authors: Yuichiro Ohya, Masato Osaki, Shota Sakai, Shunsuke Kimura, Chiharu Yasuda, Tetsuro Ago, Takanari Kitazono, Shuji Arakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-018-1067-7