Young-onset Parkinson disease
ORPHA:2828· ICD-10 G20
Definition
A rare parkinsonian disorder characterized by an age of onset between 21-45 years, rigidity, painful cramps followed by tremor, bradykinesia, dystonia, gait complaints and falls, and other non-motor symptoms. A slow disease progression and a more pronounced response to dopaminergic therapy are also observed in most forms of this disease.
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive
- Age of onset
- Adult