A Case of Lance-Adams Syndrome with Mixed Cortical and Reticular Reflex Myoclonus. Issue 1 (18th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chan, Andy Ho Wing; Nichols, Jamie; Tse, Winona; Ryan, Sophia L.
• Is Part Of: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements. Volume 12:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-03-18
• Subjects: Myoclonus -- Lance-Adams Syndrome -- post-hypoxic myoclonus -- reticular reflex mycolonus; Tremor -- Periodicals; Hyperkinesia -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.5334/tohm.684
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-8288

Abstract

Background: Lance Adams syndrome is a chronic post-hypoxic myoclonus. Phenomenology Shown: This video abstract illustrates Lance Adams Syndrome with mixed cortical and reticular reflex myoclonus in a 32-year-old woman following respiratory arrest in the setting of an asthma attack, as well as improvement in her exam following pharmacologic management. Educational Value: Lance Adams syndrome can include both cortical and reticular reflex myoclonus features while interdisciplinary intervention and pharmacological treatment can improve symptomatology.