title: [Spasmodic dysphonia in course of Meige's syndrome--case report].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Meige's syndrom is characterized by the presence of bilateral, symmetrical, dystonic cramp of face muscles or muscles of middle line of body, the respiratory muscles and muscles of throat. The etiology of Meige's syndrome is uncertain. The disorders of basal ganglia function and neurotransmitters' imbalance (dopamine and acetylocholine) can be with reason of pronouncement of symptoms presumably.
  
  
  METHODS
  Our aim was to introduce a case of 71 years old patient in whom we diagnosed spasmodic dysphonia in course of Meige's Syndrom. Patient has been treated by 3 years with Botulin toxin. The spasmodic Dysphonia occurred after over 2 years from appearing of first syndrom's symptoms.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sonorous voice during rehabilitation was got during expressing syllables and short bisyllabic words. Patient stays still under phoniatric care.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patients with spasmodic dysphonia ought to be examined by a interdisciplinary medical team.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Otolaryngologii AM we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zalesska-Krecicka
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morawska-Kochman
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Wierzbicka
authors.forename: Aleksandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Skrzypek
authors.forename: Tomasz
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Krecicki
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008538:Meige Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014833:Voice Quality; D014834:Voice Training
chemical_list: D001905:Botulinum Toxins