Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome

Introduction: Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome

Description of Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome

Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome: A syndrome characterized by orofacial DYSTONIA; including BLEPHAROSPASM; forceful jaw opening; lip retraction; platysma muscle spasm; and tongue protrusion. It primarily affects older adults, with an incidence peak in the seventh decade of life. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p108)
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Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome:

• Meige
• Blepharospasm
• Dystonia (98 causes)

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Terms Similar to Meige blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia syndrome:

• Brueghel syndrome
• Idiopathic orofacial dyskinesia

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