Essential Tremor

Synonyms

Benign Essential Tremor

Benign Essential Tremors

Essential Tremor, Benign

Essential Tremors

Essential Tremors, Benign

Familial Tremor

Familial Tremors

Hereditary Essential Tremor

Tremor, Benign Essential

Tremor, Essential

Tremor, Familial

Tremors, Benign Essential

Tremors, Essential

Tremors, Familial

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)