Post-irradiation neuromyotonia in bilateral facial and trigeminal nerve distribution

Joan Martí-Fàbregas; Jordi Montero; Dolores López-Villegas; Miquel Quer

Post-irradiation neuromyotonia in bilateral facial and trigeminal nerve distribution

Joan Martí-Fàbregas, Jordi Montero, Dolores López-Villegas, Miquel Quer

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Abstract

We describe a patient with episodic involuntary contraction in the lower facial and masseter muscles, in whom we recorded neuromyotonic discharges. The neuromyotonia was a delayed effect of radiation therapy and responded to carbamazepine therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1107-1109
Journal	Neurology
Volume	48
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 1997

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Post-irradiation neuromyotonia in bilateral facial and trigeminal nerve distribution

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