Hemidystonia-hemiatrophy syndrome

What is Hemidystonia-hemiatrophy syndrome?

Hemidystonia-hemiatrophy (HD-HA) is a rare dystonia, usually caused by a static cerebral injury occurring at birth or during infancy, that is characterized by a combination of hemidystonia (HD), involving one half of the body, and hemiatrophy (HA) on the same side as the HD.

Other condition names

  • HD-HA syndrome

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Childhood
  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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