Young-onset Parkinson disease
Synonyms: Early-onset Parkinson disease | YOPD
A rare genetic 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.
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