Oxcarbazepine May Be Useful in Sydenham Chorea

Işıkay, Sedat; Yılmaz, Kutluhan

doi:10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2021.21179

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“…Those agents which affect the neurotransmitters dopamine and GABA which is suitable with pathophysiology of SC. (Işıkay & Yılmaz, 2021) In this case, patient experiencing involuntary movements. In the beginning, these movements only appear a few minutes every few hours.…”

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Possibility of rheumatic fever in patient with chorea

Sukmawati

Rahman

Utamayasa

et al. 2022

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Most authorities suggest Sydenham chorea (SC) to be an autoimmune disease that is triggered by a streptococcus infection, subsequently resulting in a hypersensitivity humoral reaction to the infection and cross-reactivity streptococci antigens and human tissue antigens through antigen mimicry. Typically, the first episode occurs 6 to 8 weeks after an episode of GABHS pharyngitis. Diagnostic evaluation of Sydenham chorea should include a careful history and neurologic examination. This case presents an 11-year old girl with a primary complain of involuntary movements, slurred speech and an unstable gait since 1.5 month. Chorea is a clinical diagnosis, made after a careful assessment to exclude other causes. It is important to consider whether a child presenting with chorea could have an autoimmune disorder. Laboratory investigations and echocardiography may be indicated, particularly if there are no other features to support a diagnosis of rheumatic fever.

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confidence: 88%