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Journal of The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2010;21(4): 510-512. |
| Mumps-induced Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome: A Case Report |
| Han Joo Choi, Ik Joon Choi, Hwa Sik Song |
| Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea. iqtus@hanmail.net |
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Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by progressive opsoclonus (irregular, rapid, horizontal and vertical eye movements), myoclonus, cerebellar dysfunction and severe hypotonia. Here we present the case of a 19-year-old man with OMS induced by mumps virus infection. Emergency physicians should know about the typical presentation of OMS and make a proper response. |
| Key words:
Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome, Mumps, Nervous system diseases |
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