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Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia
What is Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia?
Paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia (PKD) is a form of paroxysmal dyskinesia (see this term), characterized by recurrent brief involuntary hyperkinesias, such as choreoathetosis, ballism, athetosis or dystonia, triggered by sudden movements.
Other condition names
Familial PKD
Familial paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia
Paroxysmal kinesigenic choreathetosis
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant, Not applicable
Prevalence
Worldwide: 1-9 in 1,000 000
Age of Onset
Adolescent
Adult
Childhood
Infancy
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