Dystonia, Chorea, and Ataxia: Three Challenging Cases

Abstract

Movement disorders comprise a heterogeneous and complex group of neurological disorders that increase (hyperkinetic) or decrease (hypokinetic) the speed or amplitude of movements, or disrupt their coordinated sequencing. In this article, we describe three instructive cases, exemplifying classic movement disorders, namely dystonia, chorea, and ataxia. We highlight the diagnostic approach based on clinical clues, syndromic reasoning, evaluation, and management recommendations. Each case ends with key messages for the clinicians.

Keywords

movement disorders - diagnostic reasoning - dystonia - chorea - ataxia

Ethical Statement

This study was approved by our Ethics Institution. The patients reported herein approved the use of images and publication.

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
29. Dezember 2022

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