7A85

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy

Description

Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy is characterised by repetitive myoclonic jerks that occur during sleep in neonates and infants. Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy is commonly confused with epilepsy. However, unlike the jerks of myoclonic seizures and myoclonic encephalopathy, the jerks of Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy occur exclusively during sleep. The jerks are often bilateral and massive, typically involving large muscle groups.

Index terms

  • Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy

Sibling codes

  • 7A80 – Restless legs syndrome
  • 7A81 – Periodic limb movement disorder
  • 7A82 – Sleep-related leg cramps
  • 7A83 – Sleep-related bruxism
  • 7A84 – Sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder
  • 7A86 – Propriospinal myoclonus at sleep onset
  • 7A87 – Sleep-related movement disorder due to a medical condition
  • 7A88 – Sleep-related movement disorder due to a medication or substance
  • 7A8Y – Other specified sleep-related movement disorders
  • 7A8Z – Sleep-related movement disorders, unspecified

Foundation entity

Benign sleep myoclonus of infancy – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/217911841

Part of: 07: Sleep-wake disorders