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A case of Wilson’s disease presenting with paroxysmal dystonia

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During an attack, his left arm and hand were extended and, simultaneously, his left lower limb was flexed and his neck turned to the left. (WMV 6228 kb)

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Kim, H.J., Yoon, J.H. A case of Wilson’s disease presenting with paroxysmal dystonia. Neurol Sci 38, 1881–1882 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-017-3008-4

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