A Case of Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Dystonia : Epilepsy Mimic

Authors

  • Mohammad Najim Uddin Assistant Professor (Neurology), CMOSH Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Habibur Rahaman MD ( Neurology) Student Phase B
  • Ahsan Habib Associate Professor (Neurology), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Abu Nasir Rizvi Professor (Neurology), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Moniruzzaman Bhuiyan Professor Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Rafiqul Islam Professor Neurology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v33i1.57469

Keywords:

Anticonvulsants; Oxcarbazepine; Movement disorder; Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic dystonia; Medical treatment

Abstract

Background: We report a rare case of movement disorder Paroxysmal kinesigenic dystonia who was misdiagnosed as Epilepsy and Conversion disorder.

Case report: A 35 -year female presented with episodic painful twisting of her Right hand and arm only when she is awake. These events were triggered by sudden movements and would last several seconds to minutes. Her symptoms were unilateral and her physical and neurological examinations were normal. Treatment with anticonvulsants Oxcarbazepine improved her symptoms.

Conclusion: Although an uncommon movement disorder, it is important to recognize the clinical presentation of Paroxysmal kinesigenic dystonia as most patients respond very well to medical treatment.

Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience 2017; Vol.  33 (1): 44-46

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Published

2017-01-31

How to Cite

Uddin, M. N. ., Rahaman, H. ., Habib, A. ., Rizvi, A. N. ., Bhuiyan, M. M. ., & Islam, M. R. . (2017). A Case of Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Dystonia : Epilepsy Mimic. Bangladesh Journal of Neuroscience, 33(1), 44–46. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjn.v33i1.57469

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Reports