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Myoclonus: Differential diagnosis and current management [PDF]
Epilepsia OpenMyoclonus classically presents as a brief (10–50 ms duration), non‐rhythmic jerk movement. The etiology could vary considerably ranging from self‐limited to chronic or even progressive disorders, the latter falling into encephalopathic pictures that need
Antonella Riva +18 more
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, 2019 Tremor and myoclonus are two common hyperkinetic movement disorders. Tremor is characterized by rhythmic oscillatory movements while myoclonic jerks are usually arrhythmic. Tremor can be classified into subtypes including the most common types: essential, enhanced physiological, and parkinsonian tremor. Myoclonus classification is based on its anatomic
Zutt, R, Elting, J W, Tijssen, M A J
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Current Opinion in Neurology, 2003 Myoclonus, one of the most common involuntary movement disorders, poses particular challenges for the treating physician. The evaluation of a patient with myoclonus depends completely on the clinical history and examination, supported when necessary by electrophysiology, neuroimaging and selected genetic and laboratory testing.
Pinky, Agarwal, Steven J, Frucht
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Excessive Fragmentary Myoclonus: Case Report [PDF]
, 2015 Excessive fragmentary myoclonus is defined as a “normal variant” under the subgroup of sleep related movement disorders. It has no known clinical consequences.
Gülçin Benbir Senel +3 more
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Myoclonus induced by salbutamol: A case report [PDF]
, 2018 Salbutamol is a β2 adrenergic agonist widely prescribed in patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. The main side effects associated with its use are tachycardia and tremor. Myoclonus is an involuntary, irregular, abrupt, brief and sudden
Buendía Rodríguez, Jefferson Antonio +12 more
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Recurrent spinal myoclonus after two episodes of spinal anesthesia at a 1-year interval -A case report- [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2010 Spinal myoclonus is an unusual, self-limiting, adverse event that may occur during spinal anesthesia. The exact cause and underlying biochemical mechanism of spinal myoclonus remain unclear.
Jae Jun Lee +5 more
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Clinical Neurophysiology Practice, 2022 Objective: We investigated how clinical neurophysiological testing can help distinguish tremor and myoclonus and their subtypes. Methods: We retrospectively analysed clinical and neurophysiological data from patients who had undergone polymyography (EMG +
Cheryl S.J. Everlo +3 more
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Myoclonic disorders: a practical approach for diagnosis and treatment
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2011 Myoclonus is a sudden, brief, involuntary muscle jerk. It is caused by abrupt muscle contraction, in the case of positive myoclonus, or by sudden cessation of ongoing muscular activity, in the case of negative myoclonus (NM).
Maja Kojovic +2 more
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EEG–EMG polygraphic study of dystonia and myoclonus in a case of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
Epilepsy and Behavior Case Reports, 2015 We report on a patient with sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) who showed dystonia, periodic myoclonus, and periodic sharp wave complexes (PSWCs) on EEG.
Takao Hashimoto +4 more
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Opsoclonus-Myoclonus-Ataxia Revealing Underlying Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. [PDF]
Mov Disord Clin PractMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
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