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Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders in Children: A Brief Review
Ali Nikkhah1, Parvaneh Karimzadeh1,2, Mohammad Mahdi Taghdiri1,2
1Pediatric Neurology Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|May 1, 2019
Summary
Pediatric movement disorders, primarily hyperkinetic abnormalities, are common and distinct from adult conditions. This review covers their causes, classifications, and modern treatments for children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Movement disorders are frequent neurologic issues in children.
- Hypokinetic disorders (reduced movement) are rare in pediatric patients.
- Hyperkinetic movement abnormalities (involuntary movements) are common in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common hyperkinetic movement abnormalities in children and adolescents.
- To emphasize etiologies, new classifications, and recent treatment strategies.
- To highlight differences between pediatric and adult movement disorders.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric movement disorders.
- Focus on hyperkinetic abnormalities.
- Emphasis on etiology, classification, and treatment.
Main Results:
- Hyperkinetic movement abnormalities are prevalent in pediatric populations.
- Pediatric movement disorders differ significantly from adult forms in cause, timing, treatment, and prognosis.
- Recent advancements in classification and treatment strategies are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Hyperkinetic movement disorders are a significant concern in pediatric neurology.
- Understanding distinct pediatric etiologies and classifications is crucial for effective management.
- Current treatment strategies offer improved outcomes for affected children and adolescents.
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