Myoclonus: systemic causes

Evidence-based neurology checklist on myoclonus: systemic causes: Organ failure Uraemic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy Pulmonary failure Metabolic abnormalities Mitochondrial disorders Thyroid disorders Miscellaneous causes Acronyms

Organ failure

  • Uraemic encephalopathy
  • Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Pulmonary failure

Metabolic abnormalities

Mitochondrial disorders

Thyroid disorders

Miscellaneous causes

Acronyms

References

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