Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome - Video

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Overview

Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) is an inflammatory neurological disorder, often caused by the immune system reacting to a cancerous tumor (paraneoplastic etiology). It is characterized by associated ocular, motor, behavioral, sleep and language disturbances. The onset is usually abrupt, often severe, and it can become chronic.

Synonyms

• dancing eyes-dancing feet
• dancing eye syndrome (term usually used in UK)
• Kinsbourne syndrome
• myoclonic encephalopathy, Kinsbourne type
• OMAS
• OMS
• opsoclonic encephalopathy
• opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome

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