Diaphragmatic myoclonus: causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Diaphragmatic myoclonus: causes. Stroke, Encephalitis, Phrenic nerve irritation, Osmotic demyelination. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Neurological causes
- Stroke
- Encephalitis
- Phrenic nerve irritation
- Osmotic demyelination
- Striatal necrosis
- Cervical spine trauma
Systemic causes
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Drug-induced
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Synonyms
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References
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