Cherry-red spot myoclonus syndrome
cherry-red spot myoclonus syndrome n.
Either of two types of neuronal storage disorders in children characterized by a cherry-red spot at the macula, progressive myoclonus, and easily controlled seizures, and resulting from a deficiency of sialidase. Also called sialidosis.
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