A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76)
Also Known As:
Hammond Disease; Hammond's Disease; Athetoid Movement; Athetoses; Disease, Hammond; Disease, Hammond's; Diseases, Hammond; Diseases, Hammond's; Hammond Diseases; Hammond's Diseases; Hammonds Disease; Movement, Athetoid; Movements, Athetoid; Athetoid Movements