Myoclonus: systemic causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Myoclonus: systemic causes. Uraemic encephalopathy, Hepatic encephalopathy, Pulmonary failure. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Organ failure
- Uraemic encephalopathy
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Pulmonary failure
Metabolic abnormalities
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Mitochondrial disorders
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Thyroid disorders
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Miscellaneous causes
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Acronyms
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References
- Kojovic M, Cordivari C, Bhatia K. Myoclonic disorders: a practical approach for diagnosis and treatment. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2011; 4:47-62.
- Ropper AH, Brown RH. Principles of Neurology Eighth Edition. McGraw Hill New York 2005 p88.
- Rolak LA. Neurology Secrets Third edition. Hanley and Belfus Philadelphia 2001 p178.
- Eberhardt O, Topka H. Myoclonic disorders. Brain Sci 2017; 7 pii: E103.
