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How I explore ... dystonic troubles : a convenient vade mecum
Jedidi Z. , Scholtes F. , Kaschten B. , Martin D.
Rev Med Liege 2009, 64(11),592-597Abstract : The discovery of dystonia as an isolated abnormality or as a symptom involved in a larger neurological or systemic disease is not unfrequent in clinical practice. Dystonia can occur at any age, from childhood to elderly. A rapid diagnosis is very important to optimise the managing of those chronical and often invalidating diseases. We should point out the pre-eminent role played by MRI techniques in the diagnosis and follow-up of dystonic patients. We present here an overview of most frequent dystonic troubles and an attempt of classification to simplify their diagnosis.
