Presentation
Long standing neurology patient with a movement disorder.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Deep brain stimulator
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A large metallic box projects over the left hemithorax with leads traversing cranially, representing an internal pulse generator.
Case Discussion
Deep brain stimulation is used in a variety of clinical settings, predominantly in patients with poorly controlled movement disorders.
Leads are tunnelled under the skin and the internal pulse generator (IPG) implanted in a similar location to a pacemaker, overlying the thoracic cavity. Leads can be identified traversing in a cranial direction.