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  • 1Department of Pediatrics, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere.

Indian Pediatrics
|February 1, 1996
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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Sydenham's chorea is a neurological disorder.
  • It is associated with rheumatic fever.
  • Understanding its clinical profile is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with Sydenham's chorea.
  • To identify demographic patterns, clinical manifestations, and associated conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted.
  • Sixty patients with Sydenham's chorea were analyzed.
  • Data collected included age, sex, clinical presentation, and laboratory findings.

Main Results:

  • Female predominance was observed in patients over 9 years old.
  • A high familial incidence of chorea and rheumatic fever was noted.
  • Neurological symptoms like gait disturbances and dysarthria were common; sodium valproate showed efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Sydenham's chorea shows increased incidence in post-pubertal females, potentially linked to sex hormones.
  • Neurological manifestations are frequent, and acute phase reactants are often elevated.
  • Sodium valproate is an effective treatment for chorea symptoms.