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Paroxysmal choreoathetosis

MedGen UID:
343687
Concept ID:
C1851936
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Choreoathetosis, episodic; Choreoathetosis, intermittent; Choreoathetosis, paroxysmal
SNOMED CT: Paroxysmal dyskinesia (49949003); Paroxysmal choreoathetosis (49949003)
 
HPO: HP:0007098

Definition

Episodes of choreoathetosis that can occur following triggers such as quick voluntary movements. [from HPO]

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  • Paroxysmal choreoathetosis

Conditions with this feature

Striatonigral degeneration, infantile, mitochondrial
MedGen UID:
374113
Concept ID:
C1839022
Disease or Syndrome
Infantile convulsions and choreoathetosis
MedGen UID:
356123
Concept ID:
C1865926
Disease or Syndrome
PRRT2-associated paroxysmal movement disorders (PRRT2-PxMD) include paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD), benign familial infantile epilepsy (BFIE), paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions (PKD/IC), and hemiplegic migraine (HM). In addition, PRRT2 pathogenic variants have been identified in other childhood-onset movement disorders and different types of seizures, suggesting that the understanding of the spectrum of PRRT2-PxMD is still evolving. The paroxysmal attacks in PKD are characterized by dystonia, choreoathetosis, and less commonly ballismus. The seizures of BFIE are usually focal with or without generalization. Thirty percent of PRRT2-associated PKD is associated with BFIE and is referred to as PKD/IC.
Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia 1
MedGen UID:
1631383
Concept ID:
C4551506
Disease or Syndrome
Familial paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia (PNKD) is characterized by unilateral or bilateral involuntary movements. Attacks are typically precipitated by coffee, tea, or alcohol; they can also be triggered by excitement, stress, or fatigue, or can be spontaneous. Attacks involve dystonic posturing with choreic and ballistic movements, may be accompanied by a preceding aura, occur while the individual is awake, and are not associated with seizures. Attacks last minutes to hours and rarely occur more than once per day. Attack frequency, duration, severity, and combinations of symptoms vary within and among families. Age of onset is typically in childhood or early teens but can be as late as age 50 years.
Episodic kinesigenic dyskinesia 1
MedGen UID:
1636366
Concept ID:
C4552000
Disease or Syndrome
PRRT2-associated paroxysmal movement disorders (PRRT2-PxMD) include paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD), benign familial infantile epilepsy (BFIE), paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions (PKD/IC), and hemiplegic migraine (HM). In addition, PRRT2 pathogenic variants have been identified in other childhood-onset movement disorders and different types of seizures, suggesting that the understanding of the spectrum of PRRT2-PxMD is still evolving. The paroxysmal attacks in PKD are characterized by dystonia, choreoathetosis, and less commonly ballismus. The seizures of BFIE are usually focal with or without generalization. Thirty percent of PRRT2-associated PKD is associated with BFIE and is referred to as PKD/IC.

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