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Clinical Autonomic Research
Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research 6/2007

01-12-2007 | CASE REPORT

Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia

Authors: Dr. Sheila Srinivasan, MBBS, MRCP, C.C. Tchoyoson Lim, MBBS, Mmed, FRCR, Umapathi Thirugnanam, MBBS, FRCP, FAMS

Published in: Clinical Autonomic Research | Issue 6/2007

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Abstract

Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia, an under-recognized and poorly understood phenomenon of episodic central dysautonomia is associated with various cerebral insults. Treatment options include benzodiazepines, opioids, and gabapentin. Using an illustrative case, we discuss presentation, pathomechanisms, and management of this condition.
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Metadata
Title
Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia
Authors
Dr. Sheila Srinivasan, MBBS, MRCP
C.C. Tchoyoson Lim, MBBS, Mmed, FRCR
Umapathi Thirugnanam, MBBS, FRCP, FAMS
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
D. Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in
Clinical Autonomic Research / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0959-9851
Electronic ISSN: 1619-1560
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-007-0428-x

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