A Case of Sleep Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder in an Elderly Patient |
Min Jae Lee, Ji-Eun Kim |
Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu, Korea |
Corresponding Author:
Ji-Eun Kim ,Tel: +82-2-2019-3320, Fax: +82-2-3462-5904, Email: koreasleep@empal.com |
Received: May 28, 2011 Accepted: June 13, 2011 Published online: June 30, 2011 |
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ABSTRACT |
Sleep related rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) is characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, and rhythmic motor behaviors that occur predominantly during drowsiness or sleep and involve large muscle groups. RMD is typically seen in infants, and very rare in old age. We report a case of RMD developed in old age. |
Keywords:
Rhythmic movement disorder | Parasomnia | Elderly patient. |
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