Lees' syndrome: a case series

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2011 Oct;69(5):756-9. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2011000600006.

Abstract

We report a case series of dopamine dysregulation syndrome, previously known as hedonistic homeostatic dysregulation in patients with Parkinson's disease on dopamine replacement therapies, now designated as Lees' syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carbidopa / adverse effects
  • Dopamine / metabolism*
  • Dopamine Agents / adverse effects*
  • Dopamine Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Combinations
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Levodopa / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parkinson Disease / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / drug therapy*
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Dopamine Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • carbidopa, levodopa drug combination
  • Levodopa
  • Carbidopa
  • Dopamine