Case presentation of belly dancer dyskinesia

Abstract

Background: Belly Dancer Dyskinesia (BDD), also known as diaphragmatic flutter, is characterized by rhythmic, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm resulting in rhythmic movements of the abdomen resembling a belly dance. BDD is a rare presentation with only few cases reported.
Case report: This was a case report of a 26 year old female para 3+0, who presented with four-day history of involuntary abdominal movement, no associated pain, bloating or altered bowel movement. She had no convulsions, headache or drugs abuse. Her laboratory examination and abdominal U/S were all normal, the movement subsided with the administration of carbamazepine and haloperidol.