Movement disorders and sleep

Topic: Adult

Created on Sunday, April 15 2007 by ambarrett

Last modified on Sunday, April 15 2007.

 
        A) Typical tremor of Parkinson Disease
 
        B) Essential tremor
 
        C) Periodic leg movements of sleep
 
        D) Spasmodic torticollis
 
        E) Tics
 

 

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This question was created on April 15, 2007 by ambarrett.
This question was last modified on April 15, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Typical tremor of Parkinson Disease

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The 3-5 Hz resting tremor of PD does emerge "when the subject is not thinking about his/her hand," and with unrelated activity (mental calculations, walking), but it disappears with sleep.  (See References)

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B) Essential tremor

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This tremor, more rapid than that observed in Parkinson Disease (about 5-8 Hz) but not as rapid as a physiologic tremor such as that observed with hyperthyroidism or stimulants(8-10 Hz), nevertheless occurs (like the physiologic tremors) only with intentional action. The classical difficulty is with dextrous movements, for example pouring liquids, manipulating peas on a fork, or balancing a cup on a saucer.  (See References)

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C) Periodic leg movements of sleep

This answer is correct.

By definition this triple-flexor response, associated with restless leg syndrome, is present during sleep and not while awake.  (See References)

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D) Spasmodic torticollis

This answer is incorrect.

By definition this, often painful, focal or segmental dystonia with forced muscle contraction into an abnormal head/neck postures improves markedly or resolves completely with sleep.  (See References)

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E) Tics

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These are very sensitive to conscious and emotional state.  (See References)

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References:

1. Jankovic, J., and Lang, A.E. (2004). Movement disorders: diagnosis and assessment. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia, pp. 293-322.
2. Rowland, L.P. (Ed.) (2005). Merrit's Neurology, 11th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

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Movement disorders and sleep
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