Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus
Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus (BNSM) is the occurrence of myoclonus (jerky movements) during sleep.[1] It is not associated with seizures.[1]
| Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Paediatrics |
BNSM occurs in the first few weeks of life, and usually resolves on its own within the first 3-4 months of life.[2] It often worries parents because it can appear like seizures, but is not. Features that can help distinguish this condition from seizures include: The myoclonic movements only occur during sleep, when baby is woken up the myoclonic movements stop, normal EEG, normal neurological examination, normal developmental examination. The myoclonic jerks occur during non-REM sleep.
References
- "Benign Neonatal Sleep Myoclonus: eMedicine Pediatrics: Cardiac Disease and Critical Care Medicine". 2 January 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- Di Capua, M; Fusco, L; Ricci, S; Vigevano, F (April 1993). "Benign neonatal sleep myoclonus: clinical features and video-polygraphic recordings". Mov Disord. 8 (2): 191–4. doi:10.1002/mds.870080213. PMID 8474488. S2CID 43231188. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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