Caribbean parkinsonism
Synonyms: Atypical parkinsonism in the Caribbean
Parkinsonism with dementia of Guadeloupe is characterised by symmetrical bradykinesia predominantly axial rigidity postural instability with early falls and cognitive decline with prominent features of frontal lobe dysfunction.
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