Abstract
To deepen the understanding of Belly dancer’s syndrome, a rare syndrome, by reporting
the clinical features of the first patient with Belly dancer’s syndrome in China and performing a systematic
review. Methods: This study described the clinical features of the first Chinese patients with belly dancer’s
syndrome. A systematic review of the currently reported cases of belly dancer’s syndrome was further
performed according to the PRISMA protocol. Results: Thirty-three articles meeting the inclusion criteria were
included, involving a total of 44 patients with belly dancer’s syndrome. Abdominal surgery was the most
common cause or trigger of the disease. The main manifestations in the abdomen were slow movement, fast
movement, clonic movement, and combinations of different movements. Most patients experienced progressive
worsening of their symptoms. In terms of treatment, for patients with removable triggers, symptoms could
significantly improve after removing the triggers. Regarding medication, GABAergic drugs, membrane ion
channel stabilizers, and levetiracetam-related drugs were effective, while immunotherapy was ineffective. When
medication is ineffective, local injection of botulinum toxin and surgical treatment can be considered as optional
treatment options. Conclusion: This study reported the first case of belly dancer’s syndrome in China and
systematically evaluated the clinical characteristics of this syndrome, providing a basis for clinicians to
understand this rare syndrome.
Key words
Belly Dancer’s Syndrome
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Belly Dancer’s Syndrome: The First Case Report in China and Systematic Review[J]. Neural Injury and Functional Reconstruction. 2024, 19(6): 326-330
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