Publication: Abdominal Wall Dyskinesia in a Child Presenting as Belly Dancers’ Syndrome: A Case Report
Date
2023
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Nepal Medical Association
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Belly dancer’s dyskinesia or syndrome is a rare condition characterized by involuntary, undulating, infrequent diaphragm movements. The etiologies for this disorder include nervous system disorders (peripheral or central), drug-induced, psychological, or idiopathic. This article describes a 10-year-old boy with an underlying psychological stressor who suddenly experienced involuntary abdominal wall movements after salbutamol nebulization. After a detailed history, physical examination, and abdominal ultrasound that revealed rapid rhythmic diaphragm movements, the child was diagnosed with salbutamol-induced belly dancer's dyskinesia with an underlying psychological problem. These movements subsided with medical and psychological therapy for two weeks. Belly dancer’s dyskinesia is a complex disorder that is difficult to diagnose but can be managed with medical treatment and psychological counseling alone in a few patients. In contrast, in other cases, surgical intervention may be required.
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Divya KC
Department of Pediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal
Ajaya Kumar Dhakal
Department of Pediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal
Devendra Shrestha
Department of Pediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal
Sharda Acharya
Department of Pediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal
Nischal Neupane
Department of Pediatrics, KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Imadol, Lalitpur, Nepal