title: [Treatment with botulinum toxin in blepharospasm].
abstract: Blepharospasm is a cranial dystonia characterized by forceful spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscle which may lead to functional blindness in approximately two-thirds of patients. Botulinum toxin injection is a simple procedure, very effective and with little morbidity. It is considered as the treatment of choice for patients with disabling blepharospasm.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Neurología, Hospital General Gregorio Marañón, Madrid.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Grandas
mesh_terms: D001764:Blepharospasm / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous
chemical_list: D001905:Botulinum Toxins
vernacular_title: Tratamiento con toxina botulínica en el blefarospasmo.