Generalised dystonia: clinical diagnosis is possible

Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation type 1 (previously known as Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterised by its typical clinical and radiological features. We present a case of an adolescent girl with rapidly progressive dystonia in whom the diagnosi...

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2009-06, Vol.15 (3), p.224-226
Main Authors: Chacko, Binila, Seshadri, Pratibha, Sudarsanam, Thambu D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Basal Ganglia - pathology
Consanguinity
Disease Progression
Dystonia - diagnosis
Dystonia - etiology
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration - complications
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration - diagnosis
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration - pathology
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Summary:Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation type 1 (previously known as Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterised by its typical clinical and radiological features. We present a case of an adolescent girl with rapidly progressive dystonia in whom the diagnosis of the above disorder was made prior to radiological investigation. This report has been made to highlight the diagnostic relevance of a good history and clinical examination. This is particularly important in a developing country where diagnostic radiological investigations are expensive.
ISSN:1024-2708
2226-8707