Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Type 2

Ramsay Hunt syndrome type 2, also called dyssynergia cerebellaris myoclonica, is a rare, degenerative, neurological disorder characterized by epilepsy, cognitive impairment, myoclonus, and progressive ataxia. ;Symptoms include seizures, tremor, and reduced muscle coordination. Onset of the disorder generally occurs in early adulthood. Tremor may begin in one extremity and later spread to involve the entire voluntary muscular system. Arms are usually more affected than legs. Usual course: progression of the disorder is usually 10 years or longer

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