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Progressive dystonia with marked diurnal fluctuation in a Chinese family.

Authors :
Chan-Lui WY
Low LC
Source :
Australian paediatric journal [Aust Paediatr J] 1984 May; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 143-6.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Two children in a Chinese family with progressive dystonia with marked diurnal variation in symptoms are described. Treatment with L-dopa resulted in complete disappearance of symptoms in one patient and marked improvement in the other patient.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adolescent
Child
Dystonia drug therapy
Dystonia physiopathology
Female
Humans
Levodopa therapeutic use
Male
Circadian Rhythm
Dystonia genetics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0004-993X
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Australian paediatric journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6540560
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.1984.tb00064.x
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