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Dystonia, Limb

Known as: Limb dystonia 
A type of dystonia (abnormally increased muscular tone causing fixed abnormal postures) that affects muscles of the limbs. [HPO:probinson]
National Institutes of Health

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DYSTONIA 25DYSTONIA 4, TORSION, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT (disorder)PORENCEPHALY, FAMILIALParkinsonism-Dystonia, Infantile

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Dystonia

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2019
2019
A novel DDC gene deletion mutation in two Chinese mainland siblings with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
2017
2017
Basal ganglia calcification in a case of PKAN.
2014
2014
Isolated limb dystonia as presenting feature of Parkin disease
Parkin related disease (OMIM 602544) is a common cause of autosomal recessive young-onset Parkinson's disease (PD). The motor… 
2013
2013
Progressive Dystonia in Mohr‐Tranebjaerg Syndrome With Cochlear Implant and Deep Brain Stimulation
Deafness-dystonia-optic neuronopathy (DDON), or Mohr-Tranebjaerg syndrome (MTS) (Mendelian Inheritance in Man [MIM] no. 304700… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Botulinum toxins in the treatment of primary focal dystonias
2006
2006
Improvement of cervico–trunco–brachial segmental dystonia with topiramate
Sirs: Topiramate (Topamax, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Raritan, NJ), a sulfamate-substituted monosaccharide, was approved in… 
2001
2001
Transient improvement induced by motor fatigue in focal occupational dystonia: The handgrip test
Muscle fatigue induced by a previous sustained contraction temporarily decreases the motor output, transiently worsening motor… 
1996
1996
Upper‐limb dystonia secondary to a midbrain hemorrhage
To the Editor: Focal dystonia limited to the hand or arm has been described in patients with basal ganglia lesions (1,2). Brain… 
1996
1996
Refractory dystonia during propofol anaesthesia in a patient with torticollis-dystonia disorder
PurposeTo report a case of refractory dystonia under propofol anaesthesia in a patient with Torticollis-Dystonia disorder… 
1987
1987
Apparent G syndrome presenting as neck and upper limb dystonia and severe gastroesophageal reflux.
We have studied a 3-month-old boy with severe gastroesophageal reflux, feeding difficulties, neck and upper limb dystonia… 
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