aetiology

Last reviewed 01/2018

Opsoclonus may be caused by:

  • myoclonus syndrome associated with:
    • parainfectious disease
    • paraneoplastic syndromes e.g. neuroblastoma

  • intoxications:
    • antidepressants
    • anticonvulsants
    • haloperidol
    • lithium
    • hyperosmolar non-ketotic crisis