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- C Monaca and P Derambure.
- Service de Neurophysiologie Clinique, EA 2683, Hôpital R. Salengro, CHRU, Lille.
- Rev Neurol France. 2004 Jul 1;160(6-7):739-44.
IntroductionRestless legs syndrome and periodic leg movements in sleep are frequently observed, often in association. Misdiagnosis of these two conditions is common.State Of ArtPhysical examination can provide the diagnosis of restless legs syndrome but polysomnography recording must be performed to confirm the presence of periodic leg movements. Dopaminergic pathways are implicated in the pathophysiology of these two syndromes and the same treatment is given: dopaminergic agents, benzodiazepines, opioids and/or antiepileptic drugs.Perspectives And ConclusionTreatment provides an improvement in quality-of-life for these patients.
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