Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis
- Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis
Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis (PKC) is a type of paroxysmal dyskinesia characterized by episodes of chorea, athetosis, or dystonia, triggered by sudden movements. Episodes last for seconds to minutes. The paroxysmal dyskinesias are a group of rare movement disorders characterized by attacks of hyperkinesis with intact consciousness. [ Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed.]
Treatment
PKC may be effectively treated with carbamazepine.
ee Also
* Paroxysmal dyskinesia
* Paroxysmal nonkinesogenic dyskinesia
* Paroxysmal exercise-induced dystonia
References
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