Atypical presentations of DYT1 dystonia with acute craniocervical onset

DYT1 gene mutations lead to early-onset dystonia that begins with focal limb onset and spreads to other body regions within 5 years, with typical sparing of the oromandibular muscles. In the present study, we describe two patients with an unusual presentation of the disease.

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - January 13, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: P. Pavelekova, R. Jech, M. Zech, A. Krepelova, V. Han, A. Mosejova, Z. Liba, D. Urgosik, Z. Gdovinova, P. Havrankova, A. Fecikova, J. Winkelmann, M. Skorvanek Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research