Early recognition of SGCE-myoclonus-dystonia in children.
Marta Correa-VelaJoao CarvalhoJulia Ferrero-TurrionAna Cazurro-GutiérrezMaria VanegasVictoria GonzalezRamiro AlvárezAnna Marcé-GrauAntonio MorenoAlfons Macaya-RuizBelen Perez-DuenasPublished in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2022)
Children with SGCE-myoclonus-dystonia show recognizable dystonic patterns and sensory tricks that may lead to an early diagnosis and timely therapeutic approach. Isolated writer's cramp is a key feature in childhood and should prompt SCGE analysis. The proposed action dystonia scales could be used to monitor disease course and response to treatment.