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Mental Disorders > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Parasomnias > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
Mental Disorders > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome

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Nocturnal Myoclonus Syndrome  

Type

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Definition

  • Excessive periodic leg movements during sleep that cause micro-arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. This condition induces a state of relative sleep deprivation which manifests as excessive daytime hypersomnolence. The movements are characterized by repetitive contractions of the tibialis anterior muscle, extension of the toe, and intermittent flexion of the hip, knee and ankle. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p387)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Excessive Periodic Sleep-Related Leg Movements
  • Periodic Leg Movements, Excessive, Sleep-Related
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  • Periodic Movement Disorder, Sleep
  • Sleep Disorder, Periodic Movements
  • Sleep Myoclonus Syndrome
  • Sleep-Related Periodic Leg Movements, Excessive

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