Stiff-man syndrome associated with nocturnal myoclonus and epilepsy. Issue 5 (May 1978)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martinelli, P; Pazzaglia, P; Montagna, P; Coccagna, G; Rizzuto, N; Simonati, S; Lugaresi, E
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 41:Issue 5(1978)
• Page Start: 458
• Page End: 462
• Publication Date: 1978-05
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.41.5.458
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : A case of stiff-man syndrome associated with primary generalised epilepsy is reported. In addition, nocturnal polygraphic recording revealed a nocturnal myoclonus. Detailed examination of the central nervous system did not show specific changes. There is no direct proof as to a spinal or supraspinal origin of the stiff-man syndrome. The absence of specific anatomical lesions may indicate a functional rather than a structural disturbance in its physiopathogenesis.