Catalog

Paroxysmal non-kinesigenic dystonia

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Link to WHO Definition

Paroxysmal non-kinesigenic dystonia – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1639073039

The attacks in Paroxysmal non-kinesigenic dyskinesia usually begin during childhood, with a mean age of ~8 years, but may start until early 20’s. Attacks occur at rest and may be precipitated by alcohol, coffee, cola, tobacco, emotional excitement and fatigue. They are less frequent than Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia but last longer. The underlying genetic defect in some families is a mutation in the myofibrillogenesia regulator 1 gene.