Movement Disorders Flashcards
What is myoclonus?
brief electric shock-like jerks
What is dystonia?
abnormal posture of the affected body part
What is tremor?
rhythmic sinusoidal oscillation of a body part
How is tremor treated?
symptomatic - B blockers
deep brain stimulation in selected cases
when does torsion dystonia usually present?
childhood
Is torsion dystonia inherited?
sometimes - gene not highly penetrant
What movement disorders are classified as hyperkinetic?
chorea
tics
myoclonus
Which inherited disorder is commonly associated with chorea?
Huntington’s disease
What autoimmune conditions are associated with chorea?
SLE
Anti-phospholipid syndrome
coeliac
What important factor in histories must be obtained in patients with chorea?
family history
What treatment is given in chorea?
symptomatic treatment - terabenazine or dopamine antagonists
What age is Tourette’s likely to onset?
below 18 years
How is Tourette’s treated?
symptomatic for tics (clonidine)
psychotherapy (CBT)
What is seen in juvenile myoclonus epilepsy?
myoclonic jerks and generalised seizures
What causes jerks and seizures in JME?
alcohol
sleep deprivation
