Levodopa for Dystonia in Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
DeArias A, Bamford N. Levodopa for Dystonia in Children: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Pediatric Neurology 2023, 152: 16-19. PMID: 38176223, DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.12.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMotor functionMarsden Dystonia Rating ScaleLimited effective treatment optionsDystonia Rating ScaleEffective treatment optionForms of dystoniaLong-term treatmentShort-term useDopa-responsive dystoniaCarbidopa-levodopaBurke-FahnRetrospective reviewCase seriesHyperkinetic movementsTreatment optionsUntoward effectsExamination notesDystoniaSignificant causeLevodopaRating ScaleTrial periodChildrenTreatmentReview