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Arteriovenous malformation presenting as hemidystonia.
Neurology
|December 1, 1986
Summary
This study suggests a potential genetic link in hemidystonia cases associated with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The findings highlight the importance of considering family history in diagnosing AVM-related neurological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
Background:
- Hemidystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions.
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of blood vessels that can occur in the brain.
- Focal lesions are often identified in unilateral dystonia, but the role of AVMs is less understood.