Not only limbs in atypical restless legs syndrome. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Turrini, Alessandra; Raggi, Alberto; Calandra-Buonaura, Giovanna; Martinelli, Paolo; Ferri, Raffaele; Provini, Federica
• Is Part Of: Sleep medicine reviews. Volume 38(2018)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Restless legs syndrome -- Restless bladder -- Restless genital syndrome -- Persistent genital arousal disorder -- Burning mouth syndrome; BMS burning mouth syndrome -- IRLSSG International restless legs syndrome study group -- PGAD persistent genital arousal disorder -- PLMS periodic limb movements during sleep -- PSAS persistent sexual arousal syndrome -- RGS restless genital syndrome -- RLS restless legs syndrome -- WED Willis-Ekbom disease; Sleep disorders -- Periodicals; Sleep Disorders -- Periodicals; Sommeil, Troubles du -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 616.8498
• DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2017.03.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1087-0792

Abstract

Summary: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) typically affects the limbs, but the involvement of other body parts has also been reported. In this essay, we critically review all literature reports of atypical RLS cases with unusual localizations. Applying the updated diagnostic criteria of the International restless legs syndrome study group (IRLSSG), which also consider symptoms localized outside of the lower limbs, a few of these atypical cases reported in the previous literature resulted in a definitive diagnosis of RLS. We also discuss the relationship between RLS and burning mouth syndrome (BMS) or restless genital syndrome (RGS). We conclude clinical sleep specialists should be aware of unusual RLS localizations because they respond to the usual treatment for RLS. All the IRLSSG diagnostic criteria should be applied in every suspected case, in order to establish a correct diagnosis of this disabling but treatable condition.