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Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia.

A T Alibhoy1, Subhashie Wijemanne, Ranjanie Gamage

  • 1National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. atalibhoy@yahoo.uk

The Ceylon Medical Journal
|August 11, 2006
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Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD), a rare movement disorder, was identified in Sri Lanka. This study details six male patients, showing symptoms and treatment responses consistent with global patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is a rare neurological disorder.
  • Characterized by sudden, involuntary movements triggered by action.
  • Previously unreported in Sri Lanka.

Observation:

  • Study included six male patients in Sri Lanka with PKD.
  • Onset between 11-22 years.
  • Dystonic movements, often facial, with speech difficulty during attacks.

Findings:

  • Attacks were brief (10-60 seconds), frequent (up to 20/day).
  • Sporadic cases with no secondary cause or family history.
  • All patients responded well to anticonvulsant treatment.

Implications:

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  • This study describes the first reported cases of PKD in Sri Lanka.
  • The clinical presentation and response to treatment align with international findings.
  • Highlights the need for awareness and diagnosis of PKD in the region.