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Movement Disorders in Children

Toni S Pearson, Roser Pons

    Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.)
    |July 30, 2019
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pediatric movement disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, many genetic. Early diagnosis of these childhood movement disorders is key to managing potentially treatable conditions.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neurogenetics
    • Movement Disorders

    Background:

    • Movement disorders in childhood present a broad clinical spectrum, from transient to lifelong motor disability.
    • Genetic factors play a significant role in many pediatric movement disorders, posing diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • Recent advances in molecular genetic testing have identified novel genetic causes of infantile- and childhood-onset dystonia and chorea.
    • Distinctive historical and examination findings are crucial for diagnosing pediatric movement disorders.

    Findings:

    • The clinical presentation of pediatric movement disorders is diverse, including recently described genetic forms of dystonia and chorea.
    • Technological advancements facilitate the discovery of new genetic movement disorder diseases.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition of specific clues aids in diagnosing treatable pediatric movement disorders.
    • A focused diagnostic approach is essential for managing rare genetic conditions causing movement disorders in children.
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