Athetosis

Atetos

Svensk definition

En störning som kännetecknas av oupphörliga och ofrivilliga, långsamma och slingrande rörelser i framförallt fingrar och händer. Om atetosen uppkommer efter hemiplegi kallas tillståndet posthemiplegis k korea.

Engelsk definition

A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)

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Engelska synonymer

Athetoses Hammond Disease Disease, Hammond Diseases, Hammond Hammond Diseases Hammond's Disease Disease, Hammond's Diseases, Hammond's Hammond's Diseases Hammonds Disease Athetoid Movements Athetoid Movement Movement, Athetoid Movements, Athetoid