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Athetosis  

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  • A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)

Concepto genérico

Etiquetas alternativas

  • Athetoid Movements
  • Hammond Disease
  • Hammond's Disease

En otras lenguas

  • francés

  • Athésie
  • Maladie de Hammond
  • Mouvements athétoïdes
  • Mouvements athétosiques

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