Presentation
This patient initially presented with tremor, and now has progressive cognitive decline
Patient Data
Uptake of I-123 Ioflupane is absent in the putamen of both hemispheres and greatly reduced in both caudate nuclei, more marked on the right.
There is brainstem and cerebellar atrophy.
There has been a rapid progression of brainstem and cerebellar atrophy in only 8 months. Hot cross bun sign is particularly evident on the T2 and FLAIR.
Case Discussion
In this case, signs and symptoms of both striatonigral degeneration and olivopontocerebellar atrophy were present. The I-123 Ioflupane scan showed grossly abnormal radiotracer uptake which is a non-specific finding and can be seen in Parkinson disease and well as in a range of "Parkinson-plus" syndromes. Similarly, the hot cross bun sign is non-specific and can be seen in a number of neurodegenerative diseases including vCJD.