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Idiopathic torsion dystonia with schizophrenia in first degree relatives : a case report.

Year: 1982

Type: article

Abstract: A patient having two schizophrenic brothers developed simple writer's cramp at the age of 20 years. Three years later she developed irregular and unusual movements which was diagnosed and treated as hysteria until she had contractures in the right hand. EMG studies revealed abnormalities suggestive of torsion dystonia. The association of schizophrenia in the first degree relatives and the differential responses to haloperidol in this case of torsion dystonia has been discussed.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: S M Channabasavanna, U Goswami, H S Venkatesh, N Pradhan

Institution: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Language: English

Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2409199507

FWCI: 0.491

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