Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome

《英文msh詞典》Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome
[同義詞] Moersch-Woltmann Syndrome
[主題詞] Stiff-Person Syndrome
[中文釋義] Moersch-Woltmann綜合征
[英文釋義] A condition characterized by persistent spasms (SPASM) involving multiple muscles,primarily in the lower limbs and trunk. The illness tends to occur in the fourth to sixth decade of life,presenting with intermittent spasms that become continuous. Minor sensory stimuli,such as noise and light touch,precipitate severe spasms. Spasms do not occur during sleep and only rarely involve cranial muscles. Respiration may become impaired in advanced cases. (Adams et al.,Principles of Neurology,6th ed,p1492; Neurology 1998 Jul;51(1):85-93)