Dentatorubral atrophy
Other names[edit | edit source]
It is alternatively called dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica, dyssynergia cerebellaris progressiva, dentatorubral degeneration, or Ramsay Hunt cerebellar syndrome.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Symptoms include seizures, tremor, and reduced muscle coordination.
Onset[edit | edit source]
Onset of the disorder generally occurs in early adulthood. Tremor may begin in one extremity and later spread to involve the entire voluntary muscular system. Arms are usually more affected than legs. Some of the cases are due to mitochondrial abnormalities.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment of Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica is symptomatic. Myoclonus and seizures may be treated with drugs like valproate.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The progression of the disorder is usually 10 years or longer
External links[edit | edit source]
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- dyssynergia at NINDS
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