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Opsoclonus Myoclonus Synonym(s): Reviewed 11-19-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Opsoclonus Myoclonus?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Opsoclonus Myoclonus? Opsoclonus myoclonus is a rare neurological disorder characterized by unsteady gait, intention tremor (rhythmic, involuntary motions of the limbs during voluntary movements), myoclonus (brief, shock-like muscle spasms), and opsoclonus (irregular, rapid, horizontal and vertical eye movements). Other symptoms may include dysphasia (difficulty speaking), dysarthria (poorly articulated speech), mutism (inability to speak), hypotonia (decreased muscle tone), lethargy, irritability, or malaise (a vague feeling of bodily discomfort). Opsoclonus myoclonus may occur in association with tumors or viral infections. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Opsoclonus Myoclonus Support Network, Inc.
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