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Rett syndrome and associated movement disorders.
P M FitzGerald1, J Jankovic, A K Percy
1Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Houston, Texas 77030.
Summary
Rett syndrome, a neurodegenerative disorder in females, presents with varied motor issues. This study reveals movement disorders in Rett syndrome patients are linked to age-related basal ganglia changes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
Background:
- Rett syndrome is a rare, progressive neurodevelopmental disorder affecting females.
- It is characterized by a range of motor and behavioral abnormalities.
- Extrapyramidal disturbances are a significant feature of the disorder.