The hyperkinetic movement disorder of FOXG1-related epileptic-dyskinetic encephalopathy

Written By Peter Slavish

First Author: Elena Cellini (More authors)
Journal: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Year: 2016

The authors characterized video recordings of movement disorders in 8 children with FOXG1 syndrome. The observed movement disorder was described as ‘complex’, with combinations of dyskinetic and hyperkinetic movements, like
dystonia, chorea, and athetosis.

Significance
Provides improved characterization of the movement disorders in individuals with FOXG1 syndrome, which may be important for medical management.

Peter Slavish
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