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7A85

Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy

Description

Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy is characterised by repetitive myoclonic jerks that occur during sleep in neonates and infants. Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy is commonly confused with epilepsy. However, unlike the jerks of myoclonic seizures and myoclonic encephalopathy, the jerks of Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy occur exclusively during sleep. The jerks are often bilateral and massive, typically involving large muscle groups. [1]

References

  1. World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision, for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (ICD-11 MMS), 2026-01 release. World Health Organization; 2026.

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