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rare genetic dystonia — Definition

nadir genetik distoni / rare genetic dystonia
Rare genetic dystoni is a motion disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal posturs and repetitive movements, usually caused by single gene mutations. This situation can show autozomal dominant, autozomal resessive or X-based caliure paterns and often occurs during childhood or early adulthood. Clinical findings include focal, segmental or genericized dystonia and some forms are associated with neurodegeneration. The diagnosis is subject to genetic tests and clinical assessment, the treatment contains symptomatic management and deep brain stimulation in some cases.
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🇹🇷 nadir genetik distoni
English
🇬🇧 rare genetic dystonia
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❓ What is nadir genetik distoni?
nadir genetik distoni; rare genetic dystoni is a motion disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, abnormal posturs and repetitive movements, usually caused by single gene mutations. This situation can show autozomal dominant, autozomal resessive or X-based caliure paterns and often occurs during childhood or early adulthood. Clinical findings include focal, segmental or genericized dystonia and some forms are associated with neurodegeneration. The diagnosis is subject to genetic tests and clinical assessment, the treatment contains symptomatic management and deep brain stimulation in some cases.
❓ What is rare genetic dystonia in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "rare genetic dystonia" is nadir genetik distoni.
❓ Which medical field is nadir genetik distoni related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.