• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Aug 2022

    Case Reports

    Status Dystonicus with Atypical Presentation in Developmentally Delay Child: A Case Report.

    • Shailendra Kumar Yadav, Pratibha Yadav, Gyabina Maharjan, Sujata Dahal, and Nirajan Khati.
    • Department of Pediatrics, Ishan Children and Women's Hospital, Basundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2022 Aug 1; 60 (252): 739742739-742.

    UnlabelledStatus dystonicus is characterised by involuntary sustained or intermittent muscle contractions of muscles causing repetitive twisting movements, abnormal postures of the body, or both is a rare but life-threatening movement disorder. Early diagnosis and management of status dystonicus prevent serious complications. We report a 2 years old previously developmental delay diagnosed girl who presented with generalised contractions of the whole body. Tightening of limbs is aggravated by touching her backside which is a very unique feature. Dystonia is associated with severe sweating and was confused with a seizure event. The patient was treated with midazolam, clonidine, phenytoin, gabapentin, pyridoxine, baclofen, and trihexyphenidyl. She was admitted to the intensive care unit for monitoring. The patient partially recovered after 10 days of treatment.Keywordsaspiration; children; dystonia; epilepsy; pneumonia.

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