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Concurrent hypnogenic and reflex paroxysmal dystonia
Author(s) -
Lehkuniec Estela,
Micheli Federico,
De Arbeliaz Roberto,
Torres Marta,
Paradiso Guillermo
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.870030402
Subject(s) - dystonia , reflex , myoclonus , medicine , paroxysmal dyskinesia , stimulation , phenytoin , anesthesia , neurological disorder , neuroscience , physical medicine and rehabilitation , psychology , audiology , epilepsy , central nervous system disease , dyskinesia , disease , parkinson's disease
A 29‐year‐old patient with nocturnal episodes of paroxysmal dystonia is described. In addition, attacks could be provoked by stimulation of his right foot. Treatment with phenytoin resulted in a marked reduction in the frequency of the episodes.