Abdominal Wall Dyskinesia in a Child Presenting as Belly Dancers’ Syndrome: A Case Report

Belly dancer’s dyskinesia or syndrome is a rare condition characterized by involuntary, undulating, infrequent diaphragm movements. The etiologies for this disorder include nervous system disorders (peripheral or central), drug-induced, psychological, or idiopathic. This article describes a 10-year-...

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Published in:Journal of Nepal Medical Association 2023-10, Vol.61 (266), p.831-833
Main Authors: KC, Divya, Kumar Dhakal, Ajaya, Shrestha, Devendra, Acharya, Sharda, Neupane, Nischal
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
case reports
dyskinesias
salbutamol
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Summary:Belly dancer’s dyskinesia or syndrome is a rare condition characterized by involuntary, undulating, infrequent diaphragm movements. The etiologies for this disorder include nervous system disorders (peripheral or central), drug-induced, psychological, or idiopathic. This article describes a 10-year-old boy with an underlying psychological stressor who suddenly experienced involuntary abdominal wall movements after salbutamol nebulization. After a detailed history, physical examination, and abdominal ultrasound that revealed rapid rhythmic diaphragm movements, the child was diagnosed with salbutamol-induced belly dancer's dyskinesia with an underlying psychological problem. These movements subsided with medical and psychological therapy for two weeks. Belly dancer’s dyskinesia is a complex disorder that is difficult to diagnose but can be managed with medical treatment and psychological counseling alone in a few patients. In contrast, in other cases, surgical intervention may be required.
ISSN:0028-2715
1815-672X
DOI:10.31729/jnma.8296