J M Dooley1, J D Hayden. 1. Division of Pediatric Neurology, Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child. METHODS: The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described. RESULTS: Fever-induced myoclonus is characterized by frequent myoclonus, which resolves with resolution of the fever in otherwise healthy children. CONCLUSIONS: Recognition of fever-induced myoclonus as a benign phenomenon may prevent unnecessary investigations and interventions.
BACKGROUND:Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child. METHODS: The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described. RESULTS:Fever-induced myoclonus is characterized by frequent myoclonus, which resolves with resolution of the fever in otherwise healthy children. CONCLUSIONS: Recognition of fever-induced myoclonus as a benign phenomenon may prevent unnecessary investigations and interventions.