ADR Ontology |
ADR Term |
Athetosis |
ADR ID |
BADD_A00369 |
ADR Hierarchy |
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Description |
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) [MeSH] |
MedDRA Code |
10003620 |
MeSH ID |
D001264
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ADR Severity Grade (FAERS)
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ADR Severity Grade (CTCAE)
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Not Available
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Synonym |
Athetoid | Athetosis | Athetoses | Hammond Disease | Disease, Hammond | Diseases, Hammond | Hammond Diseases | Hammond's Disease | Disease, Hammond's | Diseases, Hammond's | Hammond's Diseases | Hammonds Disease | Athetoid Movements | Athetoid Movement | Movement, Athetoid | Movements, Athetoid |
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Drugs Leading to the ADR |
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