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Chapter 9 - Pediatric Movement Disorders

from Section 1: - Basic Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 January 2025

By
Joanna Blackburn
Edited by
Erik Ch. Wolters  and
Christian R. Baumann
Erik Ch. Wolters
Affiliation:
Universität Zürich
Christian R. Baumann
Affiliation:
Universität Zürich
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Summary

Pediatric movement disorders are a heterogeneous group of disorders with varied etiologies. Although many movement disorders that present in adults can also present in infants and children, there is a subset of conditions that are unique to the pediatric population. One such broad category are the benign and developmental movement disorders of infancy and early childhood. In general, these movements disorders are transient, and outcomes are positive. Accurate diagnosis can minimize the need for additional testing and provide families with reassurance.

Keywords

Myoclonusshudderingjitterinesstonic upgazespasmus nutansSandifer syndrome
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International Compendium of Movement Disorders , pp. 115 - 121
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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