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7021646 
Journal Article 
Movement disorders in Friedreich's ataxia 
Hou, JGG; Jankovic, J 
2003 
Yes 
Journal of the Neurological Sciences
ISSN: 0022-510X
EISSN: 1878-5883 
206 
1 
59-64 
English 
12480086 
WOS:000180443000011 
Since the discovery of the gene mutation causing Friedreich's ataxia (FA), the rich spectrum of clinical manifestations of this autosomal recessive disorder is being increasingly recognized. Movement disorders besides ataxia, however, have not been fully characterized in patients with FA. We describe here two young male patients who, in addition to progressive ataxia, kinetic tremor and other typical features of FA, also manifest axial and limb dystonia. The primary purpose of this report is to draw attention to the broad spectrum of hyperkinetic movement disorders that can present as or be associated with FA. 
Friedreich's ataxia; dystonia; movement disorders