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.
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Authors | L C Ong, S F Tang, T R Lal |
Journal | The Medical journal of Malaysia
(Med J Malaysia)
Vol. 49
Issue 2
Pg. 176-8
(Jun 1994)
ISSN: 0300-5283 [Print] Malaysia |
PMID | 8090100
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Child
- Circadian Rhythm
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Dystonia
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Levodopa
(therapeutic use)
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