Masticatory muscle spasm in a non-Japanese patient with Satoyoshi syndrome successfully treated with botulinum toxin.
A non-Japanese patient with Satoyoshi syndrome is presented. Severe masticatory muscle spasms interfered with feeding, but were successfully treated with botulinum toxin.
Merello
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Institute of Neurological Investigations Raul Carrea, FLENI, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
García
H
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Nogués
M
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Leiguarda
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D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004576:Electromyography / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome