From parasomnia to agrypnia excitata-An illustrative case on diagnostic approach
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2023
Abstract
The diagnostic approach to sleep-related movements disorders is seldom discussed. We report a case of fatal familial insomnia who initially presented with persistent limb movements in sleep, which later progressed to a state of agrypnia excitata. Here, the evaluation of abnormal movements in sleep is discussed using a step-by-step diagnostic approach. Although no cure is available for fatal familial insomnia, prompt recognition of this condition is important to facilitate proper management, including the involvement of interdisciplinary neuropalliative care.
Keywords
Agrypnia excitata, Fatal familial insomnia, Sleep-related movement disorders, Prion disease
Divisions
fac_med,neurodept
Publication Title
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
Volume
109
Publisher
Elsevier
Publisher Location
THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, OXON, ENGLAND