A case of segmental dystonia with mental/psychic nonmotor disorders

Abstract

The paper discusses the specific features of clinical presentations in patients with muscle dystonia, the presence of cognitive and mental disorders in dystonia. It presents a clinical case of severe segmental dystonia in a 72-year-old patient with cognitive and mental disorders. The manifestations of dystonia regressed during treatment with botulinum toxin; however, the patient did not report any improvement. An improvement could not be achieved after a psychiatrist's consultation and treatment for mental disorders.

Keywords

• muscle dystonia
• cognitive impairment
• mental disorders
• botulinum toxin
• xeomin