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Dopa responsive dystonia with diurnal fluctuation (Segawa's syndrome).

Abstract
A 10-year-old girl presented with progressive dystonia with diurnal fluctuation. Response to low dose L-Dopa was dramatic and sustained with no complications. Recurrence of symptoms was observed on attempted withdrawal. Because of the dramatic response to therapy, dopa-responsive dystonia must be considered in the differential diagnosis of disorders presenting as gait disorders in childhood.
AuthorsL C Ong, S F Tang, T R Lal
JournalThe Medical journal of Malaysia (Med J Malaysia) Vol. 49 Issue 2 Pg. 176-8 (Jun 1994) ISSN: 0300-5283 [Print] Malaysia
PMID8090100 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Levodopa
Topics
  • Child
  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dystonia (diagnosis, drug therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Levodopa (therapeutic use)

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