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A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)
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Hereditary Essential Tremor Familial Tremor Tremors, Essential Tremor, Benign Essential Tremors, Benign Essential Familial Tremors Essential Tremors, Benign Tremor, Essential Essential Tremors Tremor, Familial Benign Essential Tremors Tremors, Familial Essential Tremor, Benign Benign Essential Tremor
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A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)
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