Corticobasal degeneration (CD) is a rare type of Parkinsonism that can affect mental processes,
personality and behaviour, as well as causing Parkinsonism symptoms. It
tends to be asymmetrical and causes an ‘alien limb’ phenomenon, where
the person’s arms or legs can seem to move without control, as if with
a mind of its own. CD has some similarities with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
More information and support is available from the Pick’s Disease
Support Group – www.pdsg.org.uk, or the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
(PSP-Europe) Association – www.pspeur.org
