Movement disorders in Friedreich's ataxia.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-15-2003
Abstract
Since the discovery of the gene mutation causing Friedreich's ataxia (FA), the rich spectrum of clinical manifestations of this autosomal recessive disorder is being increasingly recognized. Movement disorders besides ataxia, however, have not been fully characterized in patients with FA. We describe here two young male patients who, in addition to progressive ataxia, kinetic tremor and other typical features of FA, also manifest axial and limb dystonia. The primary purpose of this report is to draw attention to the broad spectrum of hyperkinetic movement disorders that can present as or be associated with FA.
Volume
206
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
64
ISSN
0022-510X
Published In/Presented At
Hou, J. G., & Jankovic, J. (2003). Movement disorders in Friedreich's ataxia. Journal of the neurological sciences, 206(1), 59–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-510x(02)00321-0
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
12480086
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article