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Acquired paroxysmal movement disorders
1Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison 53792.
Pediatric Neurology
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Acquired paroxysmal movement disorders, often following childhood encephalopathy, are distinct from familial types. Antiepileptic drugs may improve symptoms in affected children.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Familial paroxysmal dyskinesias are more commonly reported than acquired forms.
- Acquired paroxysmal movement disorders are rare and often associated with specific neurological events.
Observation:
- This study describes three children with acquired paroxysmal movement disorders following early childhood encephalopathy.
- These cases align with three previously reported similar cases, suggesting a pattern.
Findings:
- Movement disorders developing after perinatal encephalopathy represent a distinct clinical entity.
- Initiation of antiepileptic medications led to clinical improvement in these patients.
Implications:
- Recognizing movement disorders post-encephalopathy as a distinct entity is crucial for diagnosis.
- Antiepileptic drug therapy shows promise for managing these acquired movement disorders in children.