# Belly Dancer Dyskinesia: A Case Report and Review of Management

## TL;DR

This paper reports a case of a rare movement disorder called belly dancer dyskinesia and suggests clonazepam as a potential treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case of BDD and suggests clonazepam as an effective treatment option.

## Key findings

- BDD diagnosis is challenging as standard investigations often show no underlying cause.
- Clonazepam significantly improved symptoms in the reported case.
- BDD may respond well to benzodiazepines like clonazepam.

## Abstract

Belly dancer dyskinesia (BDD) is a rare neurological disorder characterised by repetitive, involuntary contractions of the abdominal muscles. Diagnosis can be challenging, as investigations often fail to reveal an underlying cause. We report the case of an 18-year-old female who presented with sudden-onset, involuntary abdominal contractions. Investigations, including blood tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine, were unremarkable. Initial treatment with diazepam partially reduced her symptoms, while clonazepam resulted in significant improvement and sustained control. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of BDD and suggests that clonazepam may be a useful therapeutic option in selected patients.