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Medical Conditions - Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome

Opsoclonus-Myoclonus-Ataxia Syndrome is an inflammatory autoimmune condition affecting the nervous system and characterized by new limb and eye movements, unusual behaviors, sleep disturbances, and difficulty in talking. Opsoclonus-Myoclonus-Ataxia Syndrome or OMAS is also known as dancing eyes-dancing feet. The condition most commonly affects infants and children and occurs due to a hidden tumor that triggers the body’s immune system to attack the cells of the nervous system.

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