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Question Date: 12/01/2024

Question: All of the following are red flags indicating a genetic etiology or a CP mimic in a child with diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy except:

Options:

• Neurodevelopmental regression
• Mixed movement disorder
• Paroxysmal motor movement
• Isolated Dystonia

Correct Answer: Mixed movement disorder

Explaination: Major red flags indicating a CP mimic are normal brain MRI, severe symptoms without history of acquired injury, family history, Neurodevelopmental regression, rigidity, isolated dystonia, chorea, ataxia or hypotonia, spasticity in lower extremities only, oculogyric crisis, paroxysmal motor symptoms and areflexia<br>Most Children with CP present with mixed movement disorder with predominant dystonia(75%) with spasticity and signs of chorea, ataxia and other abnormal movements.

Reference: Continuum : Movement Disorders( October 2022, Volume 28,no 5) Diagnosing common movement disorders in children; Page 1505-1507.