Four Cases of Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Choreoathetosis.
- Author:
Hyung Kil SHIN
1
;
Suk Jo SEO
;
Kwang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Sunchunhyang University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Anticonvulsants;
Korea;
Unconsciousness;
Urinary Incontinence
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1985;3(2):279-284
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis is characterized by choreathetoic, dystonic and/or tonic movements induced by sudden voluntary movements, without loss of consciousness, urinary incontinence and clonic movement. These attacks begin in childhood, and are occasionally familial. The response to anticonvulsants is usually excellent. We present 4 cases of paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis with a brief review of literature, which is believed to be the first report in Korea.
