Sydenham chorea

Sydenham chorea
an acute, generally self-limited, neurological disorder seen most often in children between the ages of 5 and 15 years or in women during pregnancy; it is closely linked with rheumatic fever. It is characterized by involuntary movements that gradually become severe and affect all motor activities, including gait, arm movements, and speech. A mild psychic component is usually present. It may be limited to one side of the body (hemichorea) or may take the form of muscular rigidity (paralytic chorea). Called also acute, juvenile, or simple c., c. minor, and St. Vitus dance.

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