Transient parkinsonism: Induced by progesterone or pregnancy?

Demirkiran M., Aslan K., Bicakci S., Bozdemir H., OZEREN A.

MOVEMENT DISORDERS, vol.19, no.11, pp.1382-1384, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/mds.20222
  • Journal Name: MOVEMENT DISORDERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1382-1384
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report on the development of transient parkinsonism after progesterone injection in a pregnant patient with a risk of abortion. Etiological possibilities are discussed, including pregnancy itself, possible toxic effects of the dead fetus, and progesterone injection. Progesterone-induced parkinsonism seems the most likely diagnosis in this case. (C) 2004 Movement Disorder Society.