Belly dancer syndrome: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on belly dancer syndrome: clinical features: Description This is a segmental myoclonus It results from rhythmic contractions of the diaphragm It mimics a belly dance The average rate is 150/minute: the range is 35-480/minute It is probably generated by the…

Description

  • This is a segmental myoclonus
  • It results from rhythmic contractions of the diaphragm
  • It mimics a belly dance
  • The average rate is 150/minute: the range is 35-480/minute
  • It is probably generated by the respiratory centre in the medulla

Clinical features

Differential diagnosis

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References

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  4. Abraham RE, Min GL, Pauzi ALBM, Salim NHA, Ismail I. Acute respiratory failure induced by belly dancer's syndrome: a glance to a rare case report. Turk J Emerg Med 2023; 23:191-194.
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