Benign febrile myoclonus in childhood

Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child. The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described. Fever-induced myoclon...

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Published inCanadian journal of neurological sciences Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 504
Main Authors Dooley, J M, Hayden, J D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.2004
Subjects
Adolescent
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Fever - complications
Humans
Infant
Male
Myoclonus - diagnosis
Myoclonus - etiology
Seizures, Febrile - diagnosis
Seizures, Febrile - therapy
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Summary:Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child. The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described. Fever-induced myoclonus is characterized by frequent myoclonus, which resolves with resolution of the fever in otherwise healthy children. Recognition of fever-induced myoclonus as a benign phenomenon may prevent unnecessary investigations and interventions.
ISSN:0317-1671
DOI:10.1017/S0317167100003711