dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica; Ramsay-Hunt syndrome type 1; Ramsay-Hunt cerebellar syndrome

Epidemiology: - rare Pathology: - mitochondrial abnormalities Clinical manifestations: - onset generally occurs in early adulthood - progression of disease >= 10 years or longer - epilepsy, seizures - cognitive impairment - myoclonus - progressive ataxia - tremor - arms are usually more affected than legs Management: - symptomatic - myoclonus & seizures may respond to anticonvulsants

General

neurologic disease Ramsay-Hunt syndrome

References

NINDS Dyssynergia Cerebellaris Myoclonica Information Page https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Dyssynergia-Cerebellaris-Myoclonica-Information-Page