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episodic kinesigenic dyskinesia 1

info · Genetic · ICD-10: G24.8

A dystonia characterized by recurrent brief involuntary hyperkinesias triggered by sudden movements that has_material_basis_in autosomal dominant inheritance of heterozygous mutation in the proline-rich transmembrane protein 2 gene (PRRT2) on chromosome 16p11.

Signs and symptoms

  • Paroxysmal dystonia
  • Orofacial dyskinesia
  • Paroxysmal choreoathetosis
  • Infantile spasms
  • Seizure

Also known as: Paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis