Long-Term Efficacy of Bilateral Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation in Myoclonus-Dystonia Associated with KCNN2 Gene Mutation: A Case Study

Dystonia-myoclonus syndrome is a rare neurological condition characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and myoclonic jerks, significantly impairing daily functioning. Pharmacological management is often ineffective, prompting consideration of alternative therapeutic interventions such as deep brain stimulation (DBS). This report describes a novel clinical case involving a 38-year-old female with severe dystonic and myoclonic symptoms associated with a pathogenic mutation in the KCNN2 gene (DYT34). Bilateral DBS targeting the internal segment of the globus pallidus (GPi) resulted in marked and sustained symptom improvement, notably reducing dystonic posturing and myoclonic movements over the 24-month follow-up period. Neuropsychological and neurologopedic assessments revealed no adverse effects on cognition or speech. This represents the first sufficient effect of GPi-DBS in a patient with a genetically confirmed KCNN2 mutation, highlighting its potential efficacy and underscoring the need for genetic testing in patients presenting with dystonia-myoclonus syndromes.