Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome / Disease

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Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

Synonyms of Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet
Kinsbourne Syndrome
Myoclonic Encephalopathy, Kinsbourne Type
Opsoclonic Encephalopathy

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome is a rare movement disorder. It is characterized by associated ocular, behavioral, sleep, and language disturbances. The onset is usually abrupt, often severe, and can become chronic.

Organizations related to Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

Dancing Eye Syndrome Support Trust
78 Quantock Road
West Sussex Intl BN13 2HQ
Phone #: 019-03 -532383
800 #: --
e-mail: support@dancingeyes.org.uk
Home page: http://www.dancingeyes.org.uk
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
National Pediatric Myoclonus Center
SIU School of Medicine
Springfield IL 62794-9643
Phone #: 217-545-7635
800 #: --
e-mail: oms@siumed.edu
Home page: http://www.omsusa.org
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Support Network, Inc.
4616 Brookwood St. NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
Phone #: 505-881-2285
800 #: --
e-mail: sandragreenberg@hotmail.com
Home page: www.geocities.com/opso-myoclonus

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