Post-irradiation neuromyotonia in bilateral facial and trigeminal nerve distribution.

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.

• Authors: J Martí-Fàbregas, J Montero, D López-Villegas, M Quer
• Journal: Neurology (Neurology) Vol. 48 Issue 4 Pg. 1107-9 (Apr 1997) ISSN: 0028-3878 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9109911 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Carbamazepine

Topics

• Carbamazepine (therapeutic use)
• Cranial Nerve Diseases (drug therapy, etiology)
• Cranial Nerve Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Facial Muscles
• Facial Nerve
• Glossopharyngeal Nerve
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Myotonia (etiology)
• Radiation Injuries (complications)
• Trigeminal Nerve