Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

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Synonyms

Myoclonic Encephalopathy, Kinsbourne Type
Opsoclonic Encephalopathy
Kinsbourne Syndrome
Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome is a rare movement disorder. It is characterized by associated ocular, behavioral, sleep, and language disturbances. The onset is usually abrupt, often severe, and can become chronic.

Resources

Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Support Network, Inc.
4616 Brookwood St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
USA
Tel: 5058812285
Email: sandragreenberg@hotmail.com
Internet: www.geocities.com/opso-myoclonus

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
8A07
Bethesda, MD 20892-2540
Tel: (301)496-5751
Fax: (301)402-2186
Tel: (800)352-9424
Email: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

National Pediatric Myoclonus Center
SIU School of Medicine
Dept. of Neurology, Div. of Ped. Neurology
PO Box 19643
Springfield, IL 62794-9643
USA
Tel: 2175457635
Fax: 2175451903
Email: oms@siumed.edu
Internet: http://www.omsusa.org

Dancing Eye Syndrome Support Trust
78 Quantock Road
Worthing
West Sussex, Intl BN13 2HQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01903 532383
Fax: 01903 532383
Email: support@dancingeyes.org.uk
Internet: http://www.dancingeyes.org.uk

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Last Updated: 11/17/2008
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Last Updated: November 17, 2008

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