Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: Relationship to Sleep States Article

Resnick, TJ, Moshé, SL, Perotta, L et al. (1986). Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: Relationship to Sleep States . Archives of Neurology, 43(3), 266-268. 10.1001/archneur.1986.00520030056014

cited authors

  • Resnick, TJ; Moshé, SL; Perotta, L; Chambers, HJ

abstract

  • Neonatal sleep myoclonus is a benign syndrome characterized by myoclonic jerks occurring only during sleep and presenting in the first month of life. There are no associations with abnormal development, neurologic deficits, or seizures. The electroencephalogram is normal and has no correlation with the myoclonic jerks. The myoclonus is present in all sleep states although its frequency is state dependent and greatest during quiet sleep. It is not associated with an arousal response as previously thought. Transient serotonin imbalance and genetic factors might play a role in the pathogenesis of this disorder. © 1986, American Medical Association. All rights reserved.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1986

published in

start page

  • 266

end page

  • 268

volume

  • 43

issue

  • 3