A case report of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia and literature review / 临床儿科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the clinical features of paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) and the mutation features of its pathogenic gene proline-rich transmenbrane protein 2 (PRRT2). Method The clinical manifestations and genetic tests of one case of PKD were retrospectively analyzed, and the related literatures were reviewed. Results A 10 year and 9 month male patient was recruited. The age of dyskinesias onset was 7 year and 6 month. The descriptions of the attacks were abnormal involuntary movements which were induced by sudden voluntary movements and presented with dystonia. The frequency of the attacks was three to ifve times per day with the duration lasting ten to twenty seconds, and there is no loss of consciousness. Treatment with oxcarbazepine is effective. A heterozygous mutation in PRRT2 gene, c.649_650insC (p. 217fs224X), was found by genetic testing, and the mutation was inherited from the patient’s mother who showed no symptom of PKD. Conclusion The onset age of PKD could be in the childhood and adolescence. The attack is provoked by sudden movements and the duration time is short. Treatment with antiepileptic drug is effective. The test of PRRT2 gene may help diagnosis. Mutation c.649_650insC is the hotspot mutation of the gene.