Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Isaacs' Syndrome

What is the definition of Isaacs' Syndrome?
Isaacs' syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that is characterized by progressive muscle stiffness; continuously contracting or twitching muscles (myokymia); and diminished reflexes. Although the exact underlying cause is unknown, there appear to be hereditary and acquired (non-inherited) forms of the condition.
What are the alternative names for Isaacs' Syndrome?
  • Isaacs' syndrome
  • Acquired neuromyotonia
  • Continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome
  • Isaac syndrome
  • Isaac's-Merten's syndrome
  • Isaac-Mertens syndrome
  • Neuromyotonia
  • Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability
  • Quantal squander syndrome
Who are the top Isaacs' Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Adachi, JP 

Osamu Watanabe practices in Adachi, Japan. Mr. Watanabe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Syringomyelia.

Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
1 Koziak Street, 
Sofia, BG 

Albena Jordanova practices in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ms. Jordanova is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Elite in Isaacs' Syndrome
Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

Kristien Peeters practices in Antwerpen, Belgium. Ms. Peeters is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Isaacs' Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Hereditary, Isaacs' Syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

What are the latest Isaacs' Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Analysis of the Role of AIRE in Autoimmune Neurological Diseases Associated With Autoantibodies

Summary: Studying genetic predisposition in autoimmune neurological diseases could help improve diagnostic accuracy and offer new treatment possibilities

Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center