Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The spongiform tissue in Strumigenys ants contains exocrine glands.

Arthropod structure & development·2023
Same author

Risk of Developing Seizures in Children With Abnormal EEG Findings During Polysomnography.

Pediatric neurology·2023
Same author

Acute COVID-19 Presenting as Neurological Disease in a Pediatric Patient.

Clinical pediatrics·2022
Same author

A case of 5,10-methenyltetrahydrofolate synthetase deficiency due to biallelic null mutations with novel findings of elevated neopterin and macrocytic anemia.

Molecular genetics and metabolism reports·2019
Same author

Safety and Efficacy of Brivaracetam in Pediatric Refractory Epilepsy: A Single-Center Clinical Experience.

Journal of child neurology·2019
Same author

Cost-Effectiveness of Evaluation of Children With Epilepsy in the Emergency Department: Need for Investment in Patient Education.

Journal of child neurology·2018
Same journal

Concussion in contact sport: risks, detection, & prevention.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
Same journal

A multidisciplinary, symptom-targeted approach to rehabilitation in pediatric concussion.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
Same journal

Pediatric concussion beyond sports: Falls, play, and everyday activities.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
Same journal

Return-to-school protocols in pediatric concussion care.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
Same journal

Improving concussion recognition in youth sports: the role of parents, coaches, and community education.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
Same journal

Concussion management, rehabilitation, and societal impact.

Seminars in pediatric neurology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Induction and Assessment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease
05:51

Induction and Assessment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease

Published on: October 14, 2021

4.5K

Paroxysmal Dyskinesias.

Sara McGuire1, Swati Chanchani1, Divya S Khurana1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|May 9, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Paroxysmal dyskinesias (PD) are rare movement disorders characterized by sudden, involuntary movements. This review covers their classification, genetic causes, and management strategies for improved patient outcomes.

More Related Videos

High-speed Video Microscopy Analysis for First-line Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
05:32

High-speed Video Microscopy Analysis for First-line Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Published on: January 19, 2022

5.2K
Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis
05:52

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Published on: November 21, 2013

15.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Induction and Assessment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease
05:51

Induction and Assessment of Levodopa-induced Dyskinesias in a Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease

Published on: October 14, 2021

4.5K
High-speed Video Microscopy Analysis for First-line Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
05:32

High-speed Video Microscopy Analysis for First-line Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Published on: January 19, 2022

5.2K
Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis
05:52

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis

Published on: November 21, 2013

15.6K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Paroxysmal dyskinesias (PD) are hyperkinetic movement disorders presenting with involuntary movements while consciousness is maintained.
  • PD encompasses kinesigenic (PKD), nonkinesigenic (PNKD), and exercise-induced (PED) subtypes, distinguished by clinical and genetic profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of paroxysmal dyskinesias.
  • To detail the classification, clinical features, genetic underpinnings, differential diagnoses, and management of PD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of paroxysmal dyskinesias.
  • Analysis of phenotypic and genotypic characteristics for classification.
  • Discussion of differential diagnoses, including mimicry of seizures and psychogenic events.

Main Results:

  • Identified genetic causes including MR-1, PRRT2, SLC2A1, and KCNMA1.
  • Highlighted secondary causes ranging from infections and metabolic disorders to malignancies.
  • Demonstrated differential treatment responses: PKD to antiepileptics, PNKD to trigger avoidance, PED to exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of PD subtypes is crucial for effective management.
  • Genetic and secondary factors play significant roles in PD pathogenesis.
  • Tailored treatment based on PD type improves clinical outcomes.