J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1995 Dec;13(4):1026-1031.

A Case of Symptomatic Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Choreoathetosis in Basal Ganglia Lesions

• Lee WH
• Bae JH
• Moon IS
• Jung DS
• Park KH

Abstract

Paroxysmal choreoathetosis (dyskinesia) is classified into two subtypes: paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis(PKC) and dystonic choreoathetosis(PDC). PKC is also classified into two subgroups (idiopathic & symptomatic). PKC is characterized by choreoathetotic, dystonic and/or tonic movements induced by sudden voluntary movements, without loss of consciousness, urinary incontinence and clonic movement. Symptomatic PKC is associated with neurological disease such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, hypocalcemia, birth asphyxia, head injury and lesions of basal ganglia and premotor cortex. We report I case of symptomatic PKC, who showed characteristic symptoms of PKC and bilateral lesions of basal ganglia.

MeSH Terms

Asphyxia
Basal Ganglia*
Cerebral Palsy
Craniocerebral Trauma
Hypocalcemia
Multiple Sclerosis
Parturition
Unconsciousness
Urinary Incontinence