Bilateral palatal myoclonus. Pathophysiology and report of a case.
A case of palatal myoclonus in a 52-year-old woman is described. This is a rare condition in which the rhythmic contraction of the palatal musculature gives rise to otologic symptoms. The clinical symptoms, pathophysiologic characteristics, and recommended treatment modalities are discussed.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000503:physiopathology; D013016:Sound; D013577:Syndrome