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Transient benign paroxysmal movement disorders in infancy.
S Mosca1, J Martins1, T Temudo1
1Centro Materno-Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Revista De Neurologia
|February 11, 2022
Summary
Transient benign paroxysmal movement disorders in infancy are temporary, non-epileptic episodes that resolve without lasting effects. This review focuses on recognizing and diagnosing these common infant movement disorders.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neurology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Infancy presents unique movement disorders that are transient and benign.
- These conditions appear in the neonatal period and early childhood.
- They spontaneously resolve without long-term consequences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review transient benign paroxysmal movement disorders in infancy.
- To focus on the recognition and diagnostic approach for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of transient benign paroxysmal movement disorders.
- Clinical recognition and diagnostic criteria analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified common entities: jitteriness, benign neonatal sleep myoclonus, shuddering, benign myoclonus of early infancy, transient idiopathic dystonia, spasmus nutans, paroxysmal tonic upgaze, and benign paroxysmal torticollis.
- These disorders are characterized by non-epileptic paroxysmal episodes.
Conclusions:
- Accurate clinical diagnosis is essential for transient benign paroxysmal movement disorders.
- Correct recognition prevents parental anxiety and unnecessary investigations or treatments.
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