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Alcohol induced Parkinsonism in an ex-pugilist

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Alan Byrne ,
William Delaney ,
R H Boardman  and
Hussam Bawa
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Abstract

The case of an ex-pugilist who developed a reversible Parkinsonian syndrome in response to ethanol intoxication, is described. The relationship between ethanol abuse and altered function in the nigro-striatal system is examined, and the relationship to boxing encephalopathy is reviewed. The patient described was the third neurological casualty in a family of boxing brothers, and suggestions are made regarding the potential dangers of this sport. The syndrome of alcohol induced Parkinsonism in an ex-pugilist has not previously been described in the literature.

Type
Clinical and Brief Reports
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Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 7 , Issue 2 , September 1990 , pp. 139 - 140
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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