Parkinsonism in Caplan's syndrome

Parkinsonism is a rare feature of immunological diseases. We describe a 67-year-old man with Caplan's syndrome (CS) and parkinsonism. CS is an immunologic disease characterised by the presence of rheumatoid arthritis associated with a specific form of pneumoconiosis. Parkinsonism as a manifesta...

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Published in:Neurological sciences 2006-04, Vol.27 (1), p.67-69
Main Authors: Rizzo, G, Scaglione, C, Lopane, G, Pollini, A, Tommasoni, E, Martinelli, P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use
Atrophy - diagnosis
Atrophy - immunology
Atrophy - physiopathology
Brain - immunology
Brain - pathology
Brain - physiopathology
Caplan Syndrome - complications
Caplan Syndrome - drug therapy
Caplan Syndrome - immunology
Encephalitis - drug therapy
Encephalitis - immunology
Encephalitis - physiopathology
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Lung - immunology
Lung - pathology
Lung - physiopathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neurology
Neurosciences
Parkinson Disease - immunology
Parkinson Disease - physiopathology
Parkinson Disease - therapy
Silicosis - complications
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Parkinsonism is a rare feature of immunological diseases. We describe a 67-year-old man with Caplan's syndrome (CS) and parkinsonism. CS is an immunologic disease characterised by the presence of rheumatoid arthritis associated with a specific form of pneumoconiosis. Parkinsonism as a manifestation of involvement of the central nervous system in this condition has never been reported. Following immunosuppressive treatment both the CS and the parkinsonian signs and symptoms showed a marked improvement. The role of immune mechanisms in these parkinsonian syndromes is discussed.
ISSN:1590-1874
1590-3478
DOI:10.1007/s10072-006-0567-1