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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My baby is experiencing weakness and brisk reflexes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 16-month-old presents with intermittent limb weakness, hemiplegia, gait disorder, dysphagia, intermittent ataxia, brisk reflexes, seizures, and intermittent hypotonia. There are sudden bouts of alternating limb paralysis. There is sudden difficulty with balance and walking with fal... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images which you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are a fluid signal intensity and a short segment abnormality in the cervicothoracic part of the spinal cord which is likely representing a syrinx between C7 ... Read Full »
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