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dystonia 9

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A dystonia that is characterized by paroxysmal choreoathetosis and progressive spastic paraplegia, with episodes often precipitated by alcohol, fatigue, or emotional stress, and that has_material_basis_in autosomal dominant inheritance of heterozygous mutation

A dystonia that is characterized by paroxysmal choreoathetosis and progressive spastic paraplegia, with episodes often precipitated by alcohol, fatigue, or emotional stress, and that has_material_basis_in autosomal dominant inheritance of heterozygous mutation in the solute carrier family 2 member 1 (SLC2A1) gene on chromosome 1p34.

Signs and symptoms

  • Paresthesia
  • Diplopia
  • Choreoathetosis
  • Dystonia
  • Episodic ataxia
  • Migraine
  • Dysarthria
  • Abnormal pyramidal tract morphology
  • Dyskinesia
  • Cognitive impairment

Also known as: paroxysmal choreoathetosis with spasticity