[Primary torsion dystonia--clinical and molecular aspects]

Med Wieku Rozwoj. 2006 Jan-Mar;10(1 Pt 2):309-22.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Dystonias are a heterogeneous group of neurological disorders. In this paper we present clinical and molecular characteristics of inherited primary torsion dystonias. Clinical data and current concepts on the pathogenesis of dystonias with known molecular defect are presented in detail. Therapeutic options in patients with primary dystonias are also discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age of Onset
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / classification*
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / genetics*
  • Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / therapy
  • Genetic Markers / genetics
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Mutation / genetics

Substances

  • Genetic Markers