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Symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus

Contents
  1. Opsoclonus Myoclonus: Introduction
  2. List of Symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus
  3. Tests to Confirm Diagnosis
  4. Home Diagnostic Testing
  5. Complications
  6. More about Symptoms
  7. Article Excerpts
  8. Medical articles

Symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Opsoclonus Myoclonus includes the 15 symptoms listed below:

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Opsoclonus Myoclonus: Complications

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Opsoclonus Myoclonus: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Medical Books Online about Opsoclonus Myoclonus

Medical Books Excerpts Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Opsoclonus Myoclonus are available from published medical books for more detailed information about Opsoclonus Myoclonus.

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Chorea
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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  • Chorea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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  • Myoclonus
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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  • Seizures
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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  • Myoclonus
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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  • Seizures
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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  • Seizures
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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  • Fasciculations
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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  • Myoclonus
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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  • Chorea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • Myoclonus
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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  • Seizures
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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  • Myoclonus
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus:

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). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Opsoclonus Myoclonus Information Page: NINDS)

Opsoclonus Myoclonus as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus, it is also important to consider Opsoclonus Myoclonus as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Opsoclonus Myoclonus may cause:

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Opsoclonus Myoclonus: Onset and Incubation

Onset of Opsoclonus Myoclonus: usually infancy or early childhood

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About signs and symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus. This signs and symptoms information for Opsoclonus Myoclonus has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Opsoclonus Myoclonus signs or Opsoclonus Myoclonus symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Opsoclonus Myoclonus may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Opsoclonus Myoclonus symptoms.


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