Essential Tremor

Overview

A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)

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Quick facts about Essential Tremor

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.228.662.350

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