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Benign Febrile Myoclonus in Childhood

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

J.M. Dooley  and
J.D. Hayden
J.M. Dooley
Affiliation:
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
J.D. Hayden
Affiliation:
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Abstract

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Background:

Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child.

Methods:

The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described.

Results:

Fever-induced myoclonus is characterized by frequent myoclonus, which resolves with resolution of the fever in otherwise healthy children.

Conclusion:

Recognition of fever-induced myoclonus as a benign phenomenon may prevent unnecessary investigations and interventions.

Conclusion:

Le fait de reconnaître le myoclonus induit par l'hyperthermie comme un phÉnomène bÉnin peut Éviter des investigations et des interventions inutiles.

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Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 31 , Issue 4 , November 2004 , pp. 504 - 505
Copyright
Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2004

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