Hemimasticatory spasm treated with botulinum toxin: case report

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2002 Jun;60(2-A):288-9. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2002000200020.

Abstract

We describe a female patient with hemimasticatory spasm, a rare movement disorder due to dysfunction of the motor trigeminal nerve of unknown origin. This patient had an excellent response to botulinum toxin therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Dyskinesia Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Botulinum Toxins / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Hemifacial Spasm / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / complications*

Substances

  • Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
  • Botulinum Toxins