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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