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Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome (Kinsbourne Syndrome) Summary

Description: A neurological condition that is characterized by uncontrolled rapid irregular movements of the eye (OPSOCLONUS) and the muscle (MYOCLONUS) causing unsteady, trembling gait. It is also known as dancing eyes-dancing feet syndrome and is often associated with neoplasms, viral infections, or autoimmune disorders involving the nervous system.

Also Known As: Kinsbourne Syndrome; Dancing Eyes, Dancing Feet Syndrome; Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome; Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia; Dancing Eyes Dancing Feet Syndrome Show All >>

Networked: 146 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 9 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 15 results : FDA 7
  2. rituximab (Mabthera) : 1 outcome in 17 results : FDA 3
  3. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG) : 1 outcome in 10 results : FDA 1
  4. Steroids : 1 outcome in 6 results : IBA
  5. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 1 outcome in 5 results : FDA 77 Generic
  6. Clonazepam (Rivotril) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 16 Generic
  7. Antibodies : 1 study in 23 results : IBA
  8. gabapentin (Neurontin) : 1 study in 2 results : FDA 37 Generic
  9. Oligoclonal Bands : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
  10. Chemokines : 1 study in 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

  1. Neuroblastoma
  2. Nervous System Diseases (Neurological Disorders)
  3. Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)
  4. Seizures (Seizure)
  5. Neoplasms (Cancer)
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Key Therapies for Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome

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  1. Plasmapheresis : 1 outcome in 7 results
  2. Combined Modality Therapy : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Immunotherapy : 3 studies in 8 results
  4. Immunomodulation : 2 results
  5. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 2 results
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