Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2016

DOPA RESPONSIVE DYSTONA: A STUDY AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Dr. Baishampayan Goswami, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jaiswal

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<p><p><p> Dystona is a disorder characterised by sustained or repetitive involuntary muscle contractions frequently associated with twist or repetitive movements and abnormal postures. Dystonia may range from minor contractions in an individual muscle group to severe involuntary movements. Amongst the dystonias which appear at an early age, Dopa Responsive Dystonia (DRD) is of particular importance. Its importance lies in the fact that even a small dose of levodopa can abolish the dystonia, even it is present for a very long time, and the patient can lead a normal life. We present a case series of Dopa responsive dystonia and review the literature.</p></p></p>

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Dr. Baishampayan Goswami, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jaiswal Dopa Responsive Dystona: a Study and Literature Review International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 2 February 2016

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