A Case of Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia.
- Author:
Woo Keun SEO
1
;
Byung Jo KIM
;
Min Kyu PARK
;
Kun Woo PARK
;
Leen KIM
;
Dae Hie LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Korea University Medical College.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia;
Polysomnogram
- MeSH:
Adult;
Carbamazepine;
Dyskinesias;
Epilepsy, Frontal Lobe;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia*;
Polysomnography
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2001;19(3):305-308
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia is characterized by brief, abrupt, dystonic or dyskinetic movement during NREMsleep. It has been considered as a form of nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy. A 35-year-old man complained of sleep disturbance and abnormal movement during sleep. In video-polysomnography recordings, he showed frequent stereotyped abnormal dystonic movements in upper and lower extremities. The dystonic movements occurred during stage IV sleep. He was treated with carbamazepine and the symptoms improved. (J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(3):305~308, 2001)
