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New algorithm for the diagnosis of hereditary dystonia

Authors :
Sarah Camargos
Francisco Cardoso
Source :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, Vol 70, Iss 9, Pp 715-717 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO), 2012.

Abstract

Taking into account the crescent interest in the field of dystonia genetics, we have organized a didactic and fast algorithm to diagnose the main forms of hereditary dystonias. The key branch of this algorithm is pointed to dystonia classification in primary, plus, or paroxysmal. The specific characteristics of each syndrome will reveal the diagnosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16784227 and 0004282X
Volume :
70
Issue :
9
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3efcd7b14b954d31b85a04f0f09ac0ff
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0004-282X2012000900013