A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)
Bobble-Head Doll Syndrome
Catalepsy
choreatic disease +
cold-induced sweating syndrome +
Drug-Induced Dyskinesia +
Dyskinesia with Orofacial Involvement +
Dyskinesias, Seizures, and Intellectual Developmental Disorder
dystonia +
Familial Infantile Convulsions and Paroxysmal Choreoathetosis