Palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus: an unusual cause of dysphagia and dysarthria.
We describe a case of palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus, an unusual variant of palatal myoclonus, which presented with dysphagia and dysarthria. The aetiology and presenting features of myoclonus are discussed. Various treatment options are considered.
Drysdale
A J
AJ
ENT Department, St George's Hospital, London.
Ansell
J
J
Adeley
J
J
D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D004401:Dysarthria / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*