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'''Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis''' (PKC) is a type of [[paroxysmal dyskinesia]] characterized by episodes of [[chorea]], [[athetosis]], or [[dystonia]], triggered by sudden movements. Episodes last for seconds to minutes. The paroxysmal dyskinesias are a group of rare movement disorders characterized by attacks of [[hyperkinesis]] with intact consciousness.<ref> Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed.</ref> |
'''Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis''' ('''PKC'''), otherwise known as '''paroxymsla kinesogenic dyskinesia''' ('''PKD'''), is a type of [[paroxysmal dyskinesia]] characterized by episodes of [[chorea]], [[athetosis]], or [[dystonia]], triggered by sudden movements. Episodes last for seconds to minutes. The paroxysmal dyskinesias are a group of rare movement disorders characterized by attacks of [[hyperkinesis]] with intact consciousness.<ref> Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed.</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:26, 16 February 2009
Paroxysmal kinesogenic choreoathetosis (PKC), otherwise known as paroxymsla kinesogenic dyskinesia (PKD), is a type of paroxysmal dyskinesia characterized by episodes of chorea, athetosis, or dystonia, triggered by sudden movements. Episodes last for seconds to minutes. The paroxysmal dyskinesias are a group of rare movement disorders characterized by attacks of hyperkinesis with intact consciousness.[1]
Treatment
PKC may be effectively treated with carbamazepine.
See also
References
- ^ Blueprints Neurology, 2nd ed.
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