Thalamic deep brain stimulation for postural tremor caused by hyperthermia-induced cerebellar dysfunction: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treating tremor symptoms in cerebellar disorders remains unclear.

Case presentation

A 47-year-old woman presented with neck and arm tremor and ataxic speech/gait after four days of >40 °C fever due to septic shock attributed to lithiasis-pyelonephritis. Left ventral intermediate nucleus thalamus DBS alleviated contralateral postural arm tremor, although the action tremor and terminal oscillation remained unchanged.

Discussion

To our knowledge, this is the first report of thalamic DBS for hyperthermia-induced cerebellar dysfunction. Patients with postural tremor resulting from cerebellar damage can benefit from thalamic DBS, leading to improved activities of daily living.

SUBMITTER: Tamura M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature