Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism and paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis
β Scribed by Gabor Barabas; Samuel M. Tucker
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 120 KB
- Volume
- 24
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0364-5134
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## Abstract A case of familial paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis (PDC) documented by video/EEG monitoring is described. The father of the proband is affected by exertional cramping but not PDC, lending support to the previous hypothesis that exertional cramping may represent a βforme frusteβ or t
We interviewed and examined 12 members of a single family affected by paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis. Three subjects experienced characteristic painful dystonic spasms, often precipitated by cold and prolonged physical activity. Three other family members suffered painful cramping of their limb