Neuropsychiatrische symptomen bij de ziekte van Parkinson: een gevalsbeschrijving

Neuropsychiatric symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: a case report Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease with increasing incidence rates after the age of 50. PD is typically known as a movement disorder, but is often preceded by non-motor symptoms. From the prodromal stage to the late stages, non-motor symptoms may be present. Early recognition of non-motor symptoms is essential and demonstrates the importance of an open-minded treating physician and a good knowledge of all possible symptoms. In this case report and short review of the literature, the neuropsychiatric symptoms (including sleep disorders) in PD are discussed.