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What structures of the body deteriorate with parkinson's disease?
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Brief comments: This is complex as it involves brain stem structures such as locus ceruleus and dorsal nucleus of vagus, in addition to basal ganglia such as substantial nigra and putamen. A specific variety of dementia called Lewy Body disease can accompany. The brain is afflicted and the remainder of body affected secondarily. Good treatment is available.
Answered 5/23/2015
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