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Alterations of motor cortical excitability and anatomy in Unverricht-Lundborg disease.
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society - 1 Nov 2013
Danner Nils, Julkunen Petro, Hyppönen Jelena, Niskanen Eini, Säisänen Laura, Könönen Mervi, Koskenkorva Päivi, Vanninen Ritva, Kälviäinen Reetta, Mervaala Esa
Abstract excerpt
Unverricht-Lundborg disease is the most common form of progressive myoclonus epilepsies. In addition to generalized seizures, it is characterized by myoclonus, which usually is the most disabling feature of the disease. Classically, the myoclonus has been attributed to increased excitability of the primary motor cortex. However, inhibitory cortical phenomena have also been described along with anatomical...
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