Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonia
Synonyms
Dystonia, Hypnogenic Paroxysmal
Dystonia, Nocturnal Paroxysmal
Dystonia, Nocturnal, Paroxysmal
Dystonia, Sleep-Related
Dystonias, Hypnogenic Paroxysmal
Dystonias, Nocturnal Paroxysmal
Dystonias, Sleep-Related
Hypnogenic Paroxysmal Dystonia
Hypnogenic Paroxysmal Dystonias
Nocturnal Paroxysmal Dystonias
Paroxysmal Dystonia, Hypnogenic
Paroxysmal Dystonia, Nocturnal
Paroxysmal Dystonias, Hypnogenic
Paroxysmal Dystonias, Nocturnal
Sleep Related Dystonia
Sleep-Related Dystonia
Sleep-Related Dystonias
A parasomnia characterized by paroxysmal episodes of choreoathetotic, ballistic, dystonic movements, and semipurposeful activity. The episodes occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep and typically recur several times per night. (Neurology 1992 Jul;42(7 Suppl 6):61-67; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)