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Other names people use for this condition
  • Polymyoclonus infantile
  • Infantile polymyoclonus
  • Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome
  • OMS
  • Kinsbourne syndrome
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Dancing eyes-dancing feet syndrome
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Dancing eyes-dancing feet syndrome, also known as opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome, is a rare movement disorder characterized by associated ocular (eye), behavioral, sleep, and language disturbances. The onset is usually abrupt, often severe, and can become chronic.[1] The syndrome often occurs in association with tumors or following a viral infection.[2][3] Treatment may include corticosteroids or ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). In cases where there is a tumor present, treatment such as chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation may be required. With treatment of the underlying cause of the disorder, there may be an improvement of symptoms.[2] Relaspses are common and may occur without warning.[2][3]




References
  1. Pranzatelli MR. Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). 2009 Available at: http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Opsoclonus-Myoclonus%20Syndrome. Accessed November 2, 2009.
  2. NINDS Opsoclonus Myoclonus Information Page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). 2007 Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/opsoclonus_myoclonus/opsoclonus_myoclonus.htm. Accessed November 2, 2009.
  3. Pranzatelli MR. What is the Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome?. Opsoclonus-Myoclonus U.S.A. And International web site. Available at: http://www.omsusa.org/pranzatelli-Brochure1.htm. Accessed November 2, 2009.

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