Opsomyoclonus is encountered as C/F of –
Correct Answer: Neuroblastoma
Description: "At least 50% of children with opsoclonus-myoclonus have an underlying neuroblastoma." - Harrison
Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Opsoclonus is a disorder of eye movement characterized by involuntary, chaotic saccades that occur in all directions of gaze; it is frequently associated with myoclonus and ataxia.
Causes of Opsoclonus-myoclonus
Idiopathic
Cancer-related (paraneoplastic)
Cancers associated with opsoclonus-myoclonus are usually lung and breast cancers in adults and neuroblastoma in children.
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