The endocrinology of extrapyramidal system disorders

B. Kirkpatrick, C. A. Tamminga

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Abstract

The study of endocrinologic changes in Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and tardive dyskinesia may elucidate the pathophysiology of these disorders, especially the presence of hypothalamic lesions. There is probably a decrease in PRL concentrations in Parkinson's disease, and there may be an increase in TSH response to TRH stimulation. It is not clear if there is any change in GH concentrations in Parkinson's disease. There appears to be a robust increase in GH concentrations in Huntington's disease, and there may be a small increase in PRL as well. At present no endocrinologic abnormality has been well documented in tardive dyskinesia.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)159-172
Number of pages14
JournalEndocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Endocrinology

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