Holmes tremor
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Holmes' tremor is a combination of rest, action, and postural tremor
s. It is a "wing-beating" type of tremor that is caused by cerebellar
damage. It may arise from various underlying structural disorders including multiple sclerosis
, stroke
, or tumor
s. So far, few studies on Holmes' tremor secondary to cavernoma have been reported.
Tremor
A tremor is an involuntary, somewhat rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation involving to-and-fro movements of one or more body parts. It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, eyes, face, head, vocal folds, trunk, and legs. Most tremors occur in the...
s. It is a "wing-beating" type of tremor that is caused by cerebellar
Cerebellum
The cerebellum is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language, and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movement-related functions are the most solidly established...
damage. It may arise from various underlying structural disorders including multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...
, stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
, or tumor
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
s. So far, few studies on Holmes' tremor secondary to cavernoma have been reported.