X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP) in the Philippines

X-Linked Dystonia Parkinsonism (XDP)

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Overview
–  History

Clinical Manifestations

– Presentation and Course

– Prognosis and Complications

Biological Basis

– Etiology and Pathogenesis

– Epidemiology

Diagnosis

– Diagnostic Workup

Management

– Medical Management

– Chemodenervation

– Surgical Management

Research

– How you can help

– Studies Ongoing or Proposed

Advocacy and Help

– Philippine XDP groups

– International XDP groups

For medical and health professionals

Diagnosis

X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP) is diagnosed through a combination of family history, neurological exam, and genetic testing. 

 

Diagnostic workup

Imaging

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Genetic Testing

Genetic testing is available at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and Makati Medical Center (MMC).

Lee LV, Maranon E, Demaisip C, Peralta O, Borres-Icasiano R, Arancillo J, Rivera C, Munoz E, Tan K, Reyes MT. The natural history of sex-linked recessive dystonia parkinsonism of Panay, Philippines (XDP). Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2002 Oct;9(1):29-38. doi: 10.1016/s1353-8020(02)00042-1. PMID: 12217620. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12217620/

 

Lee LV, Rivera C, Teleg RA, Dantes MB, Pasco PM, Jamora RD, et al. The unique phenomenology of sex-linked dystonia parkinsonism (XDP, DYT3, “Lubag”). Int J Neurosci 2011;121 Suppl 1:3-11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21047175/

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