Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (definition)

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Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

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Definition: A neurological condition that is characterized by uncontrolled rapid irregular movements of the eye (OPSOCLONUS) and the muscle (MYOCLONUS) causing unsteady, trembling gait. It is also known as dancing eyes-dancing feet syndrome and is often associated with neoplasms, viral infections, or autoimmune disorders involving the nervous system.

Other names Paraneoplastic Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia; Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome; Myoclonus, Opsoclonus; Infants Myoclonic Encephalopathy; Infants Myoclonic Encephalopathies; Dancing Eyes Dancing Feet Syndrome; Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia; Opsoclonus Myoclonus; Myoclonic Encephalopathy of Infants; Kinsbourne Syndrome; Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome; Dancing Eyes, Dancing Feet Syndrome; Paraneoplastic Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Ataxia

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Infantile polymyoclonus	0	*Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

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