Condition
Parkinsonism - secondary
David Cohen, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Secondary parkinsonism
Definition
Secondary parkinsonism is a disorder with symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, but is caused by medication side-effects, a different neurodegenerative disorder, or another illness.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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