Abstract
Otolaryngologists should be aware that there is a large differential diagnosis to be considered in patients presenting with spontaneous facial movement. A practical classification of the various forms of such movement is presented. Current thinking regarding the etiology and treatment of the more common conditions is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Blepharospasm / physiopathology
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Blepharospasm / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / physiopathology
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Facial Muscles / physiopathology
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Facial Nerve / physiopathology*
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Facial Nerve / surgery
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Facial Nerve Diseases / diagnosis*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Movement Disorders / diagnosis*
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Movement Disorders / physiopathology
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Muscle Spasticity / physiopathology