| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3036697 | Brain and Development | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Parkinsonism is a rare complication of encephalitis in childhood. Association to an isolated involvement of substantia nigra is exceptional. Mechanisms of nigral cells neurotropism remain hypothetic. We report on three children presenting with postencephalitic parkinsonism and selective involvement of substantia nigra, with literature review and we discuss pathogenic mechanisms.
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Authors
Ibtihel Rebai, Hanene Ben Rhouma, Ichraf Kraoua, Hedia Klaa, Aida Rouissi, Ilhem Ben Youssef-Turki, Neziha Gouider-Khouja,