Massive rhythmic axial myoclonus in post-anoxic coma

Epileptic Disord. 2008 Sep;10(3):225-6. doi: 10.1684/epd.2008.0205.

Abstract

We present the video of a patient who presented massive and impressive rhythmic axial sudden flexion of the neck and the upper part of the trunk in post anoxic coma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coma / etiology*
  • Coma / physiopathology
  • Electroencephalography
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Hypoxia, Brain / complications*
  • Hypoxia, Brain / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myoclonus / etiology*
  • Myoclonus / physiopathology