Research Notes on Opsoclonus Myoclonus
Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome is a rare neurological disorder of unknown causes which appears to be the result of an autoimmune process involving the nervous system. It is an extremely rare condition, affecting as few as 1 in 10,000,000 people per year. It affects 2 to 3% of children with neuroblastoma. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- It is also referred to as Kinsbourne syndrome or "dancing-eyes-dancing-feet."1
- It often affects children with tumors.2
- In most cases, the disorder may be due to a viral infection.3
Top Resources on Opsoclonus Myoclonus
- About.com: Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
- Cleveland Clinic: Opsoclonus Myoclonus
- WrongDiagnosis: Opsoclonus Myoclonus
- Medic8: Opsoclonus Myoclonus (Kinsbourne Syndrome, Myoclonic Encephalopathy Of Infants, Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome)
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (via WebMD): Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
- Gold Bamboo: Opsoclonus Myoclonus
- PubMed: Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome In A Child With Neuroborreliosis
- CNET Networks (via BNet): Friendly Fire - Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Research Notes References
- ↑ About.com: Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
- ↑ Cleveland Clinic: Opsoclonus Myoclonus
- ↑ Healthwise (via WebMD): Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
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