Presentation
Patient with Parkinson disease.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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CT images show bilateral deep brain stimulation electrodes extending to the region of the subthalamic nuclei. The stimulator is housed on the chest wall, like a cardiac pacemaker.
Case Discussion
Deep brain stimulation is used in a variety of clinical settings, predominantly in patients with poorly controlled movement disorders.