Palatal myoclonus — case report
- 1 February 1984
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in The Laryngoscope
- Vol. 94 (2) , 217-219
- https://doi.org/10.1288/00005537-198402000-00014
Abstract
Palatal myoclonus is the name of a syndrome characterized by an involuntary rhythmic movement of the soft palate, occasionally involving the facial muscles, pharynx, larynx, and diaphragm. A review of the literature involving the etiology, pathology, symptoms, and treatment is presented. A case is reported with successful treatment with phenytoin sodium and phenobarbital. Also presented and discussed are the influences of acoustic and corneal stimulations on the myoclonic activity.Keywords
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