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Acquired paroxysmal movement disorders.

G R Erickson1, R W Chun

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison 53792.

Pediatric Neurology
|July 1, 1987
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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:

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  • 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.