Serotonin and Myoclonic Seizures

Myoclonus is a descriptive term for involuntary, brief, jerking movements of a muscle, limb or combination of limbs. It may be symmetrical or focal, rhythmical or irregular and commonly involves the head, face and upper extremities. It characteristically disappears during sleep. Although myoclonus may occur at rest, it is usually precipitated or intensified by movement and emotional or sensory stimuli. It is quite clear that myoclonus occurs in the setting of many dissimilar pathologic states. In the newborn it may be a reflection of severe perinatal brain damage from any cause. In infancy massive myoclonic seizures are often associated with . . .