Episodic kinesigenic dyskinesia

Episodic kinesigenic dyskinesia

Definition

Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is a form of paroxysmal dyskinesia, characterized by recurrent brief involuntary hyperkinesias, such as choreoathetosis, ballism, athetosis or dystonia, triggered by sudden movements.

Also known as familial paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, familial PKD, paroxysmal kinesigenic choreathetosis — per MONDO

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