Paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis with abnormal electroencephalogram during attacks

Epilepsia. 1991 Jul-Aug;32(4):492-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1991.tb04682.x.

Abstract

An 18-year-old man with paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis (PKC) showed rhythmic electroencephalographic (EEG) discharges of 5-Hz spikes over the entire scalp during episodes. The EEG findings in this case suggest that PKC may have an epileptogenic basis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Athetosis / physiopathology*
  • Chorea / physiopathology*
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Humans
  • Male