Focal myoclonus

Definition

Sudden, involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles which effects a localised area of the body.

4 subordinate codes

• 8A06.20Palatal myoclonus
• 8A06.21Chronic hiccups
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Myoclonic disorders

• 8A06.0Essential myoclonus
• 8A06.1Segmental myoclonus
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified