Benign Sleep Myoclonus
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Etiology/ Pathogenesis |
unknown |
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Age of Onset |
Usually first few weeks of life |
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Classic Presentation |
Sudden jerking movements in all limbs, in early stages of
sleep, never consistently localized, can't stop with
restraint. Ends with waking. |
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Rarer Symptoms |
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Usual Course |
Usually in babies and toddlers, most will grow out of the condition. |
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Genetics |
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Groups at high risk |
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Diagnostic Testing |
EEG-normal MRI/CT-normal |
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Differential |
Focal clonic or myoclonic seizures |
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Treatment |
None needed. Anticonvulsants may suppress through sedation. |
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Misc |
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