수면정신생리

수면정신생리 (7권2호 84-87)

Periodic Limb Movement and Restless Legs Syndrome in Neurological Disorders

신경과 질환에서 주기성하지운동과 하지불안증후군

Lee, Il-Keun;

Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Inha University;

Abstract

The periodic limb movement (PLM) disorder is a disease of motor sign mainly in the lower extremities, whereas the restless leg syndrome (RLS) accompanies sensory symptoms in the lower extremities. These two disorders may occur in the one patient, which implies possible common pathophysiological background in those disorders. The aim of this article is to review the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, electrophysiological characteristics of the two disorders and their relation to neurological disorders.

Keywords

Periodic limb movement (PLM);Restless leg syndrome (RLS);Neurological disorders;