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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2007; 05(04): 347-350
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557407
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Familial paroxysmal exertion induced dyskinesia with a good response to phenytoin

Pratibha Singhi
a   Departments of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Vikas Mahajan
a   Departments of Pediatrics, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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12 January 2007

06 July 2007

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30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Paroxysmal dyskinesias are neurologic conditions characterized by sudden episodes of abnormal involuntary movements. Paroxysmal exertion induced dyskinesia is a rare condition characterized by abnormal involuntary movements on exercise, which get relieved with rest. In general, these movements are poorly responsive to medical treatment. We report one family in which all three male members are affected and had good response to phenytoin.

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Dyskinesia - paroxysmal - exercise - phenytoin