Myoclonus

M. A. Thenganatt; S. J. Frucht

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374105-9.00046-0

Myoclonus

M. A. Thenganatt, S. J. Frucht

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Abstract

Myoclonus is a movement disorder with brief involuntary movements that originate from either the central or peripheral nervous system. The clinical manifestations of myoclonus vary depending on its origin. Myoclonus has many causes including epileptic syndromes and metabolic disturbances. Diagnostic work-up for myoclonus includes surface EMG, EEG-EMG polygraph, and jerk-locked averaging of EEG. The treatment of myoclonus is dependent on its origin, underlying cause, and the side effect profile of medications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	234-241
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123741059
ISBN (Print)	9780123741011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374105-9.00046-0
State	Published - 1 Jan 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Clonazepam
Cortical myoclonus
EEG-EMG polygraph
Lance-Adams syndrome
Leviteracetam
Myoclonus
Negative myoclonus
Palatal myoclonus
Reticular reflex myoclonus
Spinal myoclonus
Subcortical myoclonus
Valproic acid

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