Sydenham's chorea: not gone but perhaps forgotten.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2015-308693.
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Abstract
Sydenham's chorea (SC) is characterised by chorea, emotional lability and hypotonia. In this study, we investigated the incidence and clinical presentation of childhood SC in Ireland (years 2006-2014). Nineteen cases were diagnosed. Five patients had rheumatic fever. An increasing trend with an incidence of 0.23/100 000 is reported. As most referral diagnoses included psychogenic illness, head injury and stroke, modern physicians may not be aware of this age old illness. A review of the manifestations and diagnosis of SC is presented.
Medical subject headings
- Chorea