Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia in a child: rare

Pediatric neurosurgery · Jan 2011

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Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia in a child: rare manifestation of an interpeduncular tuberculoma.

The term 'paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia' was first given for a group of symptoms comprising diaphoresis, intermittent agitation, hypertension, hyperthermia, tachycardia, tachypnea, and extensor posturing. This usually occurs as a complication of severe brain injury and is infrequently reported in cases of cerebral infection. We report a 1-year-old child with intracranial tuberculoma with symptoms of paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia. Pertinent literature is reviewed emphasizing pathophysiology and available treatment options.

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- Deepak Kumar Singh and Neha Singh.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. RML Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India. gkp.deepak@gmail.com
- Pediatr Neurosurg. 2011 Jan 1;47(4):275-8.
AbstractThe term 'paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia' was first given for a group of symptoms comprising diaphoresis, intermittent agitation, hypertension, hyperthermia, tachycardia, tachypnea, and extensor posturing. This usually occurs as a complication of severe brain injury and is infrequently reported in cases of cerebral infection. We report a 1-year-old child with intracranial tuberculoma with symptoms of paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia. Pertinent literature is reviewed emphasizing pathophysiology and available treatment options.Copyright © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.

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