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. 1972 Oct;35(5):739–742. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.35.5.739

Ocular bobbing and opsoclonus

Two abnormal spontaneous eye movements occurring in the same patient: case report

H G Boddie 1
PMCID: PMC494160  PMID: 5084143

Abstract

A case in which two rare abnormal spontaneous eye movements, ocular bobbing and opsoclonus, were observed, is reported. Their pathophysiology and distinction from other abnormal spontaneous eye movements are discussed.

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