Myoclonus in spinal dysraphism

Mov Disord. 2003 Aug;18(8):961-4. doi: 10.1002/mds.10469.

Abstract

Two cases of segmental myoclonus occurring in association with spinal dysraphism are described. In one, myoclonus of paralysed legs arose below a region of spinal cord lacking any normal function, illustrating the capacity of the isolated spinal cord to generate and maintain rhythmic activity independent of supraspinal influences.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electromyography / instrumentation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Myoclonus / diagnosis
  • Myoclonus / etiology*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Spinal Cord / pathology
  • Spinal Dysraphism / complications*
  • Spinal Dysraphism / diagnosis
  • Spine / pathology