Paroxysmal dyskinesia

Paroxysmal dyskinesia

The paroxysmal dyskinesias are a group of rare movement disorders characterized by attacks of hyperkinesis with intact consciousness. [ Blueprints Neurolgy, 2nd ed.]

Types

* Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis
* Paroxysmal nonkinesogenic dyskinesia
* Paroxysmal exercise-induced dystonia

References


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