Dopa-responsive dystonia (Segawa syndrome).
Indian Pediatr
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2006 Jul; 43(7): 635-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-6582
ABSTRACT
A 12 year old boy with gradually worsening global developmental delay was diagnosed and managed as quadriplegic cerebral palsy since child-hood. Subsequent evaluation revealed marked dystonia over spasticity leading to suspicion of Segawa syndrome. Dramatic improvement in clinical condition followed after therapy with low dose L-Dopa.
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Main subject:
Quadriplegia
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Syndrome
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Humans
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Male
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Dopamine Agents
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Levodopa
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Cerebral Palsy
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Child
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Treatment Outcome
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Dystonic Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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