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A family with paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia: genetic and treatment issues.
Pediatric neurology - 1 Aug 2009
Szczałuba Krzysztof, Jurek Marta, Szczepanik Elzbieta, Friedman Andrzej, Milewski Michał, Bal Jerzy, Mazurczak Tadeusz
Abstract excerpt
Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia is a condition characterized by attacks of sudden involuntary movements triggered by caffeine or alcohol intake, stress, or fatigue. The paroxysms are usually of the generalized type and may last up to an hour. Described here is a Polish family with this disorder seen in two children and their father. Variable expressivity as well as reduced penetrance of the causative...
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