Pediatric Genetic Dystonias: Current Diagnostic Approaches and Treatment Options.

Graziana Ceraolo, Giulia Spoto, Carla Consoli, Elena Modafferi, Gabriella Di Rosa, Antonio Gennaro Nicotera

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Therapeutic Advances in Major NBIA Disorders: Current Strategies and Translational Challenges.Neurology international · 2026
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Graziana CeraoloUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Department of Human Pathology of the Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Giulia SpotoUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences & Morpho-Functional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-6714-6952

Carla ConsoliUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Department of Human Pathology of the Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Elena ModafferiUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Department of Human Pathology of the Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Gabriella Di RosaUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences & Morpho-Functional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

Antonio Gennaro NicoteraUnit of Child Neurology and Psychiatry, Maternal-Infantile Department, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Genetic dystonias are a heterogeneous group of movement disorders characterized by involuntary, sustained muscle contractions that cause repetitive movements and abnormal postures. Often beginning in childhood, they can significantly affect quality of life. Although individually rare, genetic causes are collectively relevant in pediatric dystonias, with over 250 associated genes. Among these,

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choreadystonia–parkinsonismDYT1movement disorderpediatric dystonia

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PMID40724495

DOI10.3390/life15070992

PMCPMC12300425

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