A Case of Idiopathic Torsion Dystonal

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 8(1); 1990 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1990;8(1): 166-170.

특발성 염전성 근긴장이상증 1례

홍희승, 이성수,문준식,김승민,최일생

연세대학교 신경과.

A Case of Idiopathic Torsion Dystonal

Hee Seung Hong, M.D., Sung Soo Lee, M.D. Joon Shik Moon, M.D. M.D., Seung Min Kim, M.D. IL Saing Choi, M.D.

Department of Neurology, Wonju College of Medicine , Yonsei University. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Yonsei University

Abstract

Idiopathic torsion dystonia is a syndrome of sustained muscle contraction, frequently causing twisting and repetitive movement, or abnormal posture, which is both hereditary or sporadic. It is also classified by age of onset(childhood, adult, juveni1e) and distribution(generalized, focal, multifocal, segmental or hemidystonic). Its anatomical and biochemical pathophysiology are not exactly known yet, but high dosage anticholinergics are known to reduce the dystonic movement and posture in majority. We present a case of idiopathic torsion dystonia who has a family history of same syndrome, with review of literature.