Parkinsonism as a Complication of Bariatric Surgery

Walaa A Kamel 1, Jasem Y Al Hashel 2, Ayman Kilany 3, Samira Altailji 4

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15 December 2015

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doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2015.121

Abstract

Background: The association between Parkinsonism and BS has already been reported in only three patients worldwide.

Case summary: We report a 39-years old Kuwaiti female who presented with parkinsonian features and mononeuropathy (carpal tunnel syndrome) 3 years after a vertical sleeve gastrectomy operation.

Conclusion: We conclude that with the increasing popularity of bariatric surgery, clinicians will need to recognize and manage neurologic complications that may appear soon after or years to decades later. Thorough evaluation is essential for any patient who has undergone bariatric surgery and develops neurologic symptoms.

Keywords: Kuwait; bariatric surgery; complication; parkinsonism; vitamin deficiency.

Figures

Figure 1 DAT scan: reduced activity in LT putamen and caudate nuclei.

Figure 1 DAT scan: reduced activity in LT putamen and caudate nuclei.

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