Young-onset Parkinson disease

Young-onset Parkinson disease

Definition

A form of Parkinson disease (PD) characterized by an age of onset between 21-45 years, rigidity, painful cramps followed by tremor, bradykinesia, dystonia, gait complaints and falls, and other non-motor symptoms. A slow disease progression and a more pronounced response to dopaminergic therapy are also observed in most YOPD forms.

Also known as early-onset Parkinson disease, YOPD — per MONDO

Also identified as