Abstract
Paroxysmal autonomic instability with dystonia, an under-recognized and poorly understood phenomenon of episodic central dysautonomia is associated with various cerebral insults. Treatment options include benzodiazepines, opioids, and gabapentin. Using an illustrative case, we discuss presentation, pathomechanisms, and management of this condition.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amines / therapeutic use
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy
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Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
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Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use
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Brain Injuries / complications
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Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids / therapeutic use
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Dystonia / drug therapy
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Dystonia / physiopathology*
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Gabapentin
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Humans
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Male
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Syndrome
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / therapeutic use
Substances
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Amines
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Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
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Benzodiazepines
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gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
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Gabapentin