Inspiratory Myoclonus

Abstract

Background: Movement disorders of respiration are rare and are restricted to a phase of the respiratory cycle. Phenomenology Shown: The intermittent inspiratory myoclonus in this patient with post-anoxic encephalopathy is likely to be of brainstem origin. Educational Value: Rare movement disorders can be identified even in remote areas of the world where access to neurological care is limited.

Keywords

• Inspiratory
• Myoclonus
• Diaphragmatic
• Post-anoxis encephalopathy
• Tanzania
• Tremor
• Hyperkinetic movements
• Neurology