Eyelid apraxia associated with deep brain stimulation of the periaqueductal gray area

Abstract We report a patient with eyelid apraxia following deep brain stimulation of the periaqueductal gray area. Based on the position of our electrode, we argue that the phenomenon is linked to inhibition of the nearby central caudal nucleus of the oculomotor nucleus by high frequency stimulation...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2014-09, Vol.21 (9), p.1652-1653
Main Authors: Langevin, Jean-Philippe, Srikandarajah, Nisaharan, Krahl, Scott E, Gorgulho, Alessandra, Behnke, Eric, Malkasian, Dennis, DeSalles, Antonio A.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apraxias - etiology
Apraxias - physiopathology
Chronic Pain - therapy
Deep brain stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation - adverse effects
Eyelid apraxia
Eyelid Diseases - etiology
Eyelid Diseases - physiopathology
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome - therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Periaqueductal Gray - physiopathology
Periaqueductal gray area
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Summary:Abstract We report a patient with eyelid apraxia following deep brain stimulation of the periaqueductal gray area. Based on the position of our electrode, we argue that the phenomenon is linked to inhibition of the nearby central caudal nucleus of the oculomotor nucleus by high frequency stimulation.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2014.03.002