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Myoclonus

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a muscle or a group of muscles. This condition may be a feature of some CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; (e.g., EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC). Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp102-3).,Created For = LHSA-Dott,Use For = Myoclonic Jerk

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

PR2.6437, 1948

 Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.6437
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 13 at first examination in 1948. Conditions mentioned include: blinking; and myoclonic twitchings. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1948

PR2.13733, 1954-1957

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.13733
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, notes, charts and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 29 at first examination in 1954. Conditions mentioned include: myclonus; hysteria; weakness of legs; tetanus; and jerking of body. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1954-1957

PR2.21039, 1959

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.21039
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 26 at first examination in 1959. Conditions mentioned include: head injury; facial paralysis; right middle ear deafness; and myoclonic twitching in lower part of the face. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1959