====== Neuroblastoma ====== * 2-3% of patients with neuroblastoma have opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome * 50% of those with [[opsoclonus|opsoclonus]] have neuroblastoma * Children with or without tumors cannot be distinguished by neurologic symptoms ===== Associated symptoms ===== * Myoclonus * Ataxia * drooling * refusal to walk or sit * speech problems * decreased muscle tone * rage attacks * inability to sleep ===== Survival ===== * 100% at 3 years in those presenting with [[opsoclonus|opsoclonus]] * 78% in those presenting with [[horner_syndrome_and_cocaine|Horner syndrome]] * 11% in those with orbital metastasis ===== Late problems ===== * [[opsoclonus|Opsoclonus]] typically resolves * Cognitive and speech delays * Motor problems: myoclonus, ataxia, dysarthria, hypotonia * Cerebellar atrophy on later MRI ===== Etiology ===== Tumor producing peptide that is neurotoxic to oculomotor system or anticerebellar antibody