Children Fighting Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome & Neuroblastoma
Автор: Tara Woodman
Загружено: 2009-04-06
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What Is OMS?
Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome is an extremely rare auto-immune disorder that affects as few as 80 children a year in the United States. It is caused by a neuroblastoma, a cancerous tumor, or a virus. It is thought that antibodies in the immune system designed to fight off the tumor (or virus) end up attacking the brain as well.
The symptoms of OMS are frightening. A young child who is growing and developing normally suddenly begins to shake uncontrollably and has severe muscle and eye jerks. This soon leads to the inability to walk, talk, sit or even hold their head up. If not treated properly, OMS leads to severe behavioral problems and learning disabilities as well. The disease is not fatal, but children with OMS suffer from permanent brain damage.
There is no cure for OMS. Several treatments, including chemotherapy, are used in an attempt to induce a neurological remission. Unfortunately, relapses are common. The immune system can be activated as medicines are withdrawn, or if the child comes down with a cold or fever. The attack on the brain continues with each relapse.
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