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Transient movement disorders in children

E Fernandez-Alvarez1

  • 1Servicio de Neuropediatria, Hospital de San Juan de Dios, Barcelona, Spain. efernand@medicina.ub.es

Journal of Neurology
|February 11, 1998
PubMed
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Transient infant movement disorders are common and often underdiagnosed. Early recognition of conditions like infantile dystonia is key to avoiding unnecessary tests and reducing family anxiety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Transient movement disorders are prevalent in infants and frequently underdiagnosed.
  • They constitute approximately 20% of non-tic movement disorders in pediatric neurology.
  • Common types include dystonia, tremor, and myoclonus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and common types of transient movement disorders in infants.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical diagnosis for conditions like transient idiopathic dystonia of infancy.
  • To underscore the benefits of accurate diagnosis in preventing unnecessary medical interventions and parental distress.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination is crucial for diagnosing transient idiopathic dystonia of infancy.
  • Review of cases presenting in a neuropaediatric department.

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Main Results:

  • Transient movement disorders are common in pediatric practice, particularly in infants.
  • Dystonia, tremor, and myoclonus are the most frequently observed types.
  • Transient idiopathic dystonia of infancy is a common diagnosis suspected on clinical findings.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate knowledge of transient infant movement disorders aids in correct diagnosis.
  • Clinical suspicion is often sufficient for diagnosing conditions like infantile dystonia.
  • Proper diagnosis prevents unnecessary investigations, treatments, and alleviates familial anxiety.