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[Behavior disorders during REM sleep. Two clinical cases].

A Manquillo1, J M Martínez, F Paradinas

  • 1Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España.

Revista De Neurologia
|September 9, 1999
PubMed
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Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder involves loss of muscle paralysis during dreams, causing violent movements. Diagnosis relies on polysomnography, with potential links to neurodegenerative diseases and specific receptor pathways.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurophysiology

Background:

  • Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder is a parasomnia marked by the absence of normal muscle atonia during REM sleep.
  • It is characterized by complex motor behaviors, often violent, linked to dream content and occurring during REM sleep.
  • Associated conditions include neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and olivopontocerebellar atrophy, as well as idiopathic forms.

Observation:

  • Presents two clinical cases of patients referred for sleep disorder evaluation.
  • One patient was diagnosed with olivopontocerebellar atrophy; the other had no pathological findings.
  • Neurophysiological studies, primarily polysomnography with muscle and video monitoring, were crucial for diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Polysomnography confirmed REM sleep behavior disorder in both cases.

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  • The study highlights the diagnostic utility of polysomnography in identifying this disorder.
  • Discussion includes diagnostic criteria, physiological aspects, and physiopathological explanations.

    • Implications:

    • Explores the role of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) and non-NMDA receptors in the pathophysiology of REM sleep behavior disorder.
    • Considers potential pharmacological treatments for the disorder.
    • Emphasizes the importance of identifying underlying causes, including neurodegenerative conditions.