Striatal degeneration in childhood. Issue 2 (February 1979)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erdohazi, M; Marshall, P
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 54:Issue 2(1979)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 1979-02
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.54.2.85
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : The clinical features, and the radiological and neuropathological findings of 3 unrelated children with striatal degeneration are presented. In one case the father had recently developed choreiform movements while in the other two the family history was negative for neurological disorders. Two patients had juvenile onset of psychiatric symptoms, seizures, and rigidity. The 3rd child presented with focal seizures at 9 weeks of age. The neuropathological findings are virtually identical in all 3 cases. The classification of striatal degeneration in childhood is discussed.