Parkinson's in young adults: clinical case

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a type of progressive neurodegenerative disorder with a high prevalence and incidence, generating a significant impact on the well-being of the individual who suffers from it. When it occurs between 21 and 50 years of age, it is known as early-onset Parkinson's disease (EOPD). represents 10 to 15% of cases. Currently we do not have medication that stops the progress of the disorder, it consists of improving the symptoms while guaranteeing a better quality of life. General objective: Determine the management and therapy of Parkinson's in young adults in a clinical case with the aim of establishing novel and instructive elements of the pathology. Methodology: descriptive, retrospective clinical case study. The technique used to collect case information will be through review of the clinical history and to describe the pathology will be through the compilation of articles extracted from recognized databases such as: Scopus, PorQuest, Pubmed, Web of Science, Lilacs. As inclusion criteria: articles published in the last 5 years, in Spanish and English. The legal ethical process is fulfilled with the signing of the patient's consent. Results: a case is shown of a 45-year-old patient with tremor in her right hand after postoperative complications of a cervical lipoma. Neurological examination confirmed rigidity, bradykinesia, and decreased arm movement in the right extremity, diagnosing Parkinson's disease in stage 2 (Hoehn & Yahr). Magnetic resonance images indicate loss of substantia nigra and hypointensity due to mineral deposits in the midbrain and basal ganglia. Conclusion: The case highlights the complexity of early-onset parkinsonism and the importance of adaptive therapeutic strategies.