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 41-year-old male with abetalipoproteinemia is presented.He underwent staged bilateral thalamic deep Curling - Bags 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 both safe and efficacious Nuts in the management of ataxia and tremors in a patient with abetalipoproteinemia.This is the first report of DBS in abetalipoproteinemia in the literature. .