[[(123)I]-Ioflupane SPECT in combination with MIBG myocardial scintigraphy in Parkinson's disease: a case series study].

Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) myocardial scintigraphy is widely accepted as a beneficial tool for differentiating Parkinson's disease (PD) from other Parkinson-related disorders (PRD). In Japan, dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging, which can evaluate presynaptic degeneration of dopamine neurons, has been applied in clinics since 2014. The present study investigated the utility of [(123)I]-Ioflupane single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) combined with MIBG myocardial scintigraphy for the diagnosis of PD.

[Case of Isaacs' syndrome associated with Hashimoto disease].

We report a case of Isaacs' syndrome associated with Hashimoto disease. A 26-year-old woman, who had a past history of Hashimoto disease, complained of involuntary movements and muscle cramp in lower extremities. On examination, myokymia was seen in lower extremities.

Flare-up of dermatomyositis along with recurrence of breast cancer.

Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with characteristic cutaneous manifestations. The association between dermatomyositis and malignancy is becoming more clearly delineated. A sort of dermatomyositis is thought to be paraneoplastic syndrome and dermatomyositis may follow clinical course of malignancy.