Paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesia [Supplementary Concept]
A hereditary autosomal dominant disorder characterized by episodes of involuntary movements involving the extremities, neck, trunk, or face. Onset is usually in infancy or childhood and episodes may be precipitated by alcohol, caffeine, fatigue, or stress. Mutations in the PNKD gene have been identified. OMIM: 118800
Date introduced: November 13, 2010
MeSH Unique ID: C537181
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Entry Terms:
- Paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis
- Nonkinesigenic choreoathetosis
- Mount-Reback syndrome
- Familial paroxysmal choreoathetosis
- Choreoathetosis familial paroxysmal
- Dystonia 8
- Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia 1
- Choreoathetosis, Familial Paroxysmal
- Choreoathetosis, Nonkinesigenic
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia