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Myoclonus-Opsoclonus-Ataxia Syndrome Secondary to Advanced HIV Infection: A Rare and Atypical Case with Management Considerations

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome (OMAS) is a rare but serious neurologic disorder that commonly presents with both spontaneous multidirectional saccades (opsoclonus) and involuntary shock-like muscular contractions (myoclonus), but may or may not present with ataxia. This disorder has an incidence of 0.18 cases per million in the total population but has a higher incidence of 0.27-0.40 per million in children due to its link to specific pathologies

Source: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports

DOI: 10.23937/2378-3656/1410337

Authors: Vidad Ashley Ryan, Bhatia Ahjay, Shah Himadri, Mehra Divy, Shah Shrinand, Ogunjemilusi Olu

Institutions: Nova Southeastern University, Riverside Regional Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3134088721

FWCI: 0.103

Cites: 27

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10