Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: Relationship to Sleep States

Trevor J. Resnick; Solomon L. Moshé; Lucy Perotta; Hazel J. Chambers

doi:10.1001/archneur.1986.00520030056014

Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: Relationship to Sleep States

Trevor J. Resnick, Solomon L. Moshé, Lucy Perotta, Hazel J. Chambers

Neurology

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Abstract

Neonatal sleep myoclonus is a benign syndrome characterized by myoclonic jerks occurring only during sleep and presenting in the first month of life. There are no associations with abnormal development, neurologic deficits, or seizures. The electroencephalogram is normal and has no correlation with the myoclonic jerks. The myoclonus is present in all sleep states although its frequency is state dependent and greatest during quiet sleep. It is not associated with an arousal response as previously thought. Transient serotonin imbalance and genetic factors might play a role in the pathogenesis of this disorder.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	266-268
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Neurology
Volume	43
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/archneur.1986.00520030056014
State	Published - Mar 1986

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