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Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus


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nameBenign neonatal sleep myoclonus
fieldPaediatrics

Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus (BNSM) is the occurrence of myoclonus (jerky movements) during sleep. It is not associated with seizures.

BNSM occurs in the first few weeks of life, and usually resolves on its own within the first 3-4 months of life.

References

References

  1. (2 January 2015). "Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: eMedicine Pediatrics: Cardiac Disease and Critical Care Medicine".
  2. (Apr 1993). "Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus: clinical features and video-polygraphic recordings.". Mov Disord.
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