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  • Title: Case of symptomatic propriospinal myoclonus evolving toward acute "myoclonic status".
    Author: Manconi M, Sferrazza B, Iannaccone S, Massimo A, Zucconi M, Ferini-Strambi L.
    Journal: Mov Disord; 2005 Dec; 20(12):1646-50. PubMed ID: 16092107.
    Abstract:
    Propriospinal myoclonus is a rare motor disorder consisting of involuntary spinal-generated muscular jerks. Here, we report a severe and uncommon case of propriospinal myoclonus that appeared after a vertebral fracture of T11. In this patient, the polysomnographic investigation showed continuing focal myoclonic activity in axial muscles during stable sleep and an acute progression into a myoclonic "status" associated with respiratory failure and loss of consciousness. It is necessary to consider this severe progression and support it with prompt emergency maneuvers and adequate pharmacotherapy.
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