Idiopathic generalized myokymia:Diagnosis and treatment
- VernacularTitle:特发性肌肉颤搐的诊断与治疗
- Author:
Jun-hong GUO
;
Chuan-qiang PU
;
Wei-quan JIA
;
Weiping WU
;
Senyang LANG
;
Shengyuan YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
idiopathic generalized myokymia, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(5):302-303
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo probe the clinical features,diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic generalized myokymia.MethodsSeven patients with idiopathic generalized myokymia were analysed retrospectively.ResultsAll 7 patients showed prominent myokymia characterized by undulating and vermicular movements spreading across the muscle surface. The myokymia in gastrocnemius muscles in all cases. The myokymia also appeared in both upper extremities in 5 patients,and in faces,waist,back,abdomen and all extremities in 2 patients. Muscle rippling movement was induced and increased by exercise,and persistent during sleep. The vermicular myokymia could be observed easily in the relaxation of the muscles. Electromyography tests showed myokymic discharges in 5 patients,but normal in 2 patients. 5 patients of them were cured with carbamazepine and phenytoin sodium.ConclusionThere are typical clinical features and effective treatment in the patients with idiopathic generalized myokymia.
