Benign fasciculations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Benign fasciculations. These usually affect males. They are especially in the hands and feet. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- These usually affect males
- They are especially in the hands and feet
- They are related to body size
- There are no pathological findings
Exacerbating factors
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Electromyogram (EMG)
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Differentiation from fasciculations in MND
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Treatment
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References
- Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Case Studies. Butterworth Heinemann Philadelphia 2008 p 262.
- Leite MA, Orsini M, de Freitas MR, et al. Another perspective on fasciculations: when is it not caused by the classic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or progressive spinal atrophy? Neurol Int 2014; 6:5208.
- Mills KR. Characteristics of fasciculations in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the benign fasciculation syndrome. Brain 2010; 133:3458-3469.
- Forcelini CM, Rotta FT, Posenato N, et al. Benign fasciculations responsive to gabapentin. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2007; 65:1015-1017.
