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Extrapyramidal disorders in childhood

M Segawa1

  • 1Segawa Neurological Clinic for Children, Tokyo, Japan.

Current Opinion in Neurology and Neurosurgery
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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This review examines motor function disorders related to the basal ganglia, excluding cerebellar conditions. It focuses on papers investigating the unknown pathophysiology of these extrapyramidal system disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • The extrapyramidal system traditionally encompasses motor functions beyond the pyramidal tract.
  • Basal ganglia and associated structures are key components of the extrapyramidal system.
  • The pathophysiologies of many basal ganglia disorders remain largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature concerning the basal ganglia and related structures.
  • To focus on papers investigating the underlying causes of extrapyramidal system disorders.
  • To exclude cerebellar disorders from the scope of this review.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific papers.
  • Selection of studies focusing on basal ganglia and related structures.

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  • Inclusion of papers implicating specific pathophysiological points.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key research areas within the extrapyramidal system.
    • Highlighted the focus on basal ganglia dysfunction.
    • Noted the ongoing challenge of understanding disorder pathophysiology.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology of basal ganglia disorders.
    • Understanding the basal ganglia is crucial for treating motor function impairments.
    • This review synthesizes current knowledge on specific extrapyramidal system disorders.