Ten Year Follow-up of Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis: A Sporadic Case Becomes Familial |
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| Authors: | T. D. Bird,C. B. Carlson&dagger ,M. Horning&Dagger |
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| Affiliation: | *Department of Medicine (Neurology and Medical Genetics) RG-20, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington 98195, and Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital;†Departments of Pediatrics, Children's Orthopedic Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98105;‡Departments of Rehabilitative Medicine, Children's Orthopedic Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98105 |
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| Abstract: | A 30-year-old woman is reported who was originally described in 1967 as an isolated instance of paroxysmal choreoathetosis. In the subsequent 10 years, her movement disorder has decreased in severity. However, she now has a 7-year-old daughter with a similar but more persistent and more serious condition. This family emphasizes both variability of manifestations of paroxysmal choreoathetosis and the importance of genetic factors. |
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| Keywords: | Paroxysmal choreoathetosis Chorea Genetic factors |
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