Single case study. A head movement disorder occurring in dreaming sleep.
A movement disorder specifically associated with dreaming sleep was observed in an otherwise healthy young woman. It was characterized by gross head movements, nightly occurrence, and no awakening. The patient had a lifelong history of the disorder, as did her brother.
D000328:Adult; D004325:Dreams; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000151:congenital* / Q000235:genetics; D012894:Sleep Stages; D012895:Sleep, REM