Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia

Nocturnal paroxysmal dystonia

Definition

A parasomnia characterized by paroxysmal episodes of choreoathetotic, ballistic, dystonic movements, and semipurposeful activity. The episodes occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep and typically recur several times per night.

Also known as dystonia, hypnogenic paroxysmal, dystonia, nocturnal paroxysmal, dystonia, nocturnal, paroxysmal, dystonia, sleep-related, dystonias, hypnogenic paroxysmal, dystonias, nocturnal paroxysmal, dystonias, sleep-related, hypnogenic paroxysmal dystonia, hypnogenic paroxysmal dystonias, nocturnal paroxysmal dystonias, paroxysmal dystonia, hypnogenic, paroxysmal dystonia, nocturnal, paroxysmal dystonias, hypnogenic, paroxysmal dystonias, nocturnal — per MONDO

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