[Dystonia musculorum deformans. Favorable effect of bromocriptine].
A 25 year-old woman suffered from a severe dystonia musculorum deformans since the age of 14. No similar cases were recorded in the family. Examination showed torsion spasm and a cogwheel phenomenon in both superior limbs. Signs disappeared on bromocriptine 22,5 mg/day then reappeared when dosages where progressively reduced. With 12.5 mg/day after 1 year of treatment, the patient leads a normal life including university studies.
D000328:Adult; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004422:Dystonia Musculorum Deformans / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D001971:Bromocriptine
Dystonia musculorum deformans. Effet favorable de la bromocriptine.