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Progressive dystonia with marked diurnal variation

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A8 year old girl with progressive dystonia with marked diurnal variation who showed marked response to L-DOPA therapy, is being discussed to highlight the need for prompt recognition of this treatable disease.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110 029, New Delhi

    R. Aggarwal M.D., A. Bagga M.B.B.S. & V. Kalra M.D. (Associate Professor)

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Aggarwal, R., Bagga, A. & Kalra, V. Progressive dystonia with marked diurnal variation. Indian J Pediatr 51, 747–749 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02776396

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