"Belly dancer's Dystonia" in a Filipina.
- Author:
Mary Jane TANCHEE
1
;
Claro ISON
1
;
Raymond L. ROSALES
1
;
Arlene R. NG
1
;
Mary Mildred DELGADO-DE LOS SANTO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH: Human; Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Abdominal Wall; Dystonia
- From: Philippine Journal of Neurology 2007;11(2):41-41
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
This is a rare case of a Filipina with "Bellydancer's Dystonia". She presented with persistent involuntary, writing contractions of the abdominal wall, absent during sleep. Patient had a history of a fall two years prior to consult. MRI or the whole spine showed a T6 and T8 compression fracture. The potential role of trauma in dystonia was thus, enunciated. Patient was then treated with Botulinum toxin A into the hyperactive muscles of the abdominal wall. A month after the intervention there was a significant decrease in the abdominal contractions.
