Hemifacial Spasm

The location of the compression and its clinical correlation are of utmost importance because some studies have shown that asymptomatic control subjects had some degree of incidental neurovascular compression of the facial nerve, although it was rarely seen in the anterior root exit zone.2 Also, pat...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2008-07, Vol.87 (7), p.368-370
Main Authors: Palacios, Enrique, Breaux, Jack, Alvernia, Jorge E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Botulinum toxin
Causes of
Decompression, Surgical
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Facial Nerve - pathology
Facial Nerve - surgery
Female
Gabapentin
Health aspects
Hemifacial Spasm - diagnosis
Hemifacial Spasm - drug therapy
Hemifacial Spasm - etiology
Hemifacial Spasm - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical imaging
Neuromuscular diseases
Patients
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The location of the compression and its clinical correlation are of utmost importance because some studies have shown that asymptomatic control subjects had some degree of incidental neurovascular compression of the facial nerve, although it was rarely seen in the anterior root exit zone.2 Also, patients with hemifacial spasm frequently experience progressively worsening involuntary contractions of the facial muscles that can lead to closure of the eye and interfere with daily activities such as driving; they can be socially embarrassing, as well.'1 Over a period of months, these contractions may spread from the periorbital area to other muscles of the ipsilateral facial nerve.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556130808700704