Spinal Segmental Myoclonus in Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2024 Feb 26:14:7. doi: 10.5334/tohm.862. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Background: A wide variety of associated movement disorders has been described in multiple sclerosis.

Phenomenology shown: A 57-year-old woman with primary progressive multiple sclerosis developed spinal segmental myoclonus associated with focal myelitis.

Educational value: Movement disorders in multiple sclerosis are phenomenologically diverse and have varied pathophysiological mechanisms, making it essential to identify them to initiate appropriate treatment.

Keywords: Movement Disorders; Multiple Sclerosis; Spinal Myoclonus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Movement Disorders*
  • Multiple Sclerosis* / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive* / complications
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive* / drug therapy
  • Myoclonus* / drug therapy
  • Myoclonus* / etiology
  • Spinal Cord Diseases*