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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Shuddering attacks are not related to essential tremor
Shuddering attacks are not related to essential tremor
Subject
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Pediatric Neurology
Document Language
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English
Abstract
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Shuddering attacks are benign shivering movements occurring in young children. The etiology is unknown; however, a relationship to essential tremor has been postulated. A series of 12 consecutive children were identified over a 6-year period ending January 1, 2007. Shuddering attacks were diagnosed based on descriptive history and videotape review. Their referral diagnosis was epilepsy in 7 (58%) and movement disorder in 5 (42%). The referring physician never suspected the diagnosis. The age of onset ranged from 8 months to 2 years (mean 13 months). Family history was negative for essential tremor. None had epileptiform discharges on electroencephalography (EEG). All children were followed for 2 to 8 years (mean 6.3). Complete remission was noted by 3 to 7 years (mean 5.6) of age, and none had subsequent tremor during follow-up. In conclusion, shuddering attacks are frequently misdiagnosed leading to unnecessary investigations or treatment. No association with essential tremor was found neither in the child nor in the family
ISSN
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0883-0738
Journal Name
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Journal of Child Neurology
Volume
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25
Issue Number
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7
Publishing Year
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1431 AH
2010 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
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محمد جان
Jan, Mohammed
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