Rethinking pediatric “Periodic Limb Movement Disorder” (PLMD): A clinical review of pediatric PLMD and consensus criteria for an updated pediatric diagnostic category “Sleep Leg Movement Disorder of Childhood”

Pediatric Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) is a sleep-related movement disorder characterized by repetitive limb movements, primarily in the legs, which disrupt sleep and potentially cause daytime functional impairments. This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and treatment approaches for pediatric PLMD, while emphasizing the importance of distinguishing it from simple periodic limb movements (PLMS). Although PLMD is associated with various conditions such as…

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