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What Is Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome And How Is It Treated?

i have a 69 year old aunt who went into hospital with a virual infection and now has been told she has opsoclonus mycolonus syndrome the hospital have admitted they havent a clue as this is so rare, she is now presently on a ventilater, highly sedated & on a lot of treatments. we are also in the dark
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Opsoclonus/ myoclonus syndrome is a rare neurological disorder of unknown causes which appears to be the result of an autoimmune process involving the nervous system. Most af cases in children are associated with neuroblastoma (tumor), in adults is associated with breast and lung carcinoma and some viral infection. Symptoms are related with abnormal eye movements, twitching of muscles, disequilibrium, disorders of speech and lethargy. There is no definite cure for this syndrome, treating the associated condition may improve the symptoms. There are several medicaments used for this syndrome : corticosteroids, immunoglobulins and chemotherapy if associated tumor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Is Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome And How Is It Treated?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Opsoclonus/ myoclonus syndrome is a rare neurological disorder of unknown causes which appears to be the result of an autoimmune process involving the nervous system. Most af cases in children are associated with neuroblastoma (tumor), in adults is associated with breast and lung carcinoma and some viral infection. Symptoms are related with abnormal eye movements, twitching of muscles, disequilibrium, disorders of speech and lethargy. There is no definite cure for this syndrome, treating the associated condition may improve the symptoms. There are several medicaments used for this syndrome : corticosteroids, immunoglobulins and chemotherapy if associated tumor. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.