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Transient idiopathic dystonia in infancy
T W Deonna1, A L Ziegler, J Nielsen
1Pediatric Department (Neuropediatric Unit) CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Neuropediatrics
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Infantile dystonia, a temporary movement disorder, affects otherwise healthy infants. Symptoms resolve spontaneously, aiding in differentiating from conditions like cerebral palsy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Movement Disorders
- Infant Neurology
Background:
- Infantile dystonia presents as transient abnormal postures and movements.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, mimicking orthopedic issues, cerebral palsy, or CNS diseases.
- This condition is often self-limiting, resolving within months to years.