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Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome caused by varicella-zoster virus

  • Dilip Singh
  • , Manish Sinha
  • , Rajesh Kumar
  • , Rakesh Shukla
  • , R. C. Ahuja

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Abstract

Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS) is a rare condition that has been reported from all parts of the world. It is well recognized as a paraneoplastic syndrome in children with neuroblastoma and in adults with small-cell carcinoma of lung and some other cancers. It may also occur in association with various central nervous system infections. We report a case of OMS in a patient with varicella zoster virus infection. IgM antibody for varicella-zoster virus was detected in the serum and the cerebrospinal fluid. The patient improved after treatment with clonazepam and was asymptomatic at 1-month follow-up.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)211-212
Number of pages2
JournalAnnals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2010
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Opsoclonus
  • myoclonus
  • varicella-zoster virus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology

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