
doi: 10.1002/mds.28801
pmid: 34582053
AbstractBackgroundX‐linked dystonia parkinsonism (XDP) or “Lubag” is a genetic dystonia syndrome observed among Filipinos that can present with levodopa‐responsive parkinsonism and abnormal dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to describe the results of skin biopsies for phosphorylated α‐synuclein (P‐SYN) in XDP.MethodThis study used the retrospective chart review.ResultsWe report 6 patients who carried the XDP gene mutation with DAT imaging and skin biopsies to detect P‐SYN. Five had segmental or multifocal dystonia and parkinsonism: 4 were levodopa‐responsive and 1 non‐levodopa‐responsive. One patient was asymptomatic but had mild bradykinesia. Cutaneous P‐SYN and abnormal DAT scans were noted in the 4 levodopa‐responsive patients and 1 asymptomatic patient.ConclusionWe report for the first time the presence of cutaneous P‐SYN in XDP. Our findings suggest that XDP may be a hitherto‐undescribed synucleinopathy or that some XDP patients may have concurrent Parkinson's disease.
Synucleinopathies, Dystonic Disorders, Humans, Genetic Diseases, X-Linked, Retrospective Studies
Synucleinopathies, Dystonic Disorders, Humans, Genetic Diseases, X-Linked, Retrospective Studies
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