Article
Segawa's disease: dopa-responsive dystonia.
International journal of clinical practice - 1 Jun 2008
Gordon N
Abstract excerpt
The genetics and symptoms of Segawa's disease are described. The latter can show considerable variation, especially if the onset of the condition is delayed. It is usually of autosomal dominant inheritance, but a recessive form can occur. The dominant and recessive forms are caused by a gene mapped to chromosome 14. The fluctuating dystonia is typical, but is not essential for the diagnosis. Affected children can...
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