Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Shuddering attacks are not related to essential tremor Shuddering attacks are not related to essential tremor   Subject : Pediatric Neurology  Document Language : English  Abstract : Shuddering attacks are benign shivering movements occurring in young children. The etiology is unknown; however, a relationship to essential tremor has been postulated. A series of 12 consecutive children were identified over a 6-year period ending January 1, 2007. Shuddering attacks were diagnosed based on descriptive history and videotape review. Their referral diagnosis was epilepsy in 7 (58%) and movement disorder in 5 (42%). The referring physician never suspected the diagnosis. The age of onset ranged from 8 months to 2 years (mean 13 months). Family history was negative for essential tremor. None had epileptiform discharges on electroencephalography (EEG). All children were followed for 2 to 8 years (mean 6.3). Complete remission was noted by 3 to 7 years (mean 5.6) of age, and none had subsequent tremor during follow-up. In conclusion, shuddering attacks are frequently misdiagnosed leading to unnecessary investigations or treatment. No association with essential tremor was found neither in the child nor in the family  ISSN : 0883-0738  Journal Name : Journal of Child Neurology  Volume : 25  Issue Number : 7  Publishing Year : 1431 AH 2010 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Sunday, August 14, 2011  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email محمد جان Jan, Mohammed Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  30251.pdf pdf   Back To Researches Page