1. Characterization and Treatment of Unilateral Facial Muscle Spasm in Linear Scleroderma: A Case Report
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Danisi, Fabio and Guidi, Emma
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Adult ,Male ,lcsh:Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,Hemimasticatory spasm ,Linear scleroderma ,Case Reports ,lcsh:RC346-429 ,Spasms ,Scleroderma, Localized ,Botulinum toxin ,otorhinolaryngologic diseases ,Humans ,cardiovascular diseases ,Botulinum Toxins, Type A ,lcsh:Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,HMS ,integumentary system ,IncobotulinumtoxinA ,body regions ,stomatognathic diseases ,Dystonia ,Scleroderma (Disease) ,Neuromuscular Agents ,Neurology ,Hemifacial spasm ,lcsh:RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Linear scleroderma has been associated with muscle spasms ipsilateral to skin lesions. Typically, spasms are generated by trigeminal innervated muscles, leading to hemi-masticatory spasm (HMS). Case Report: We report a case of linear scleroderma associated with spasm of muscles innervated not only by the trigeminal, but also by the facial nerve. Discussion: We review the patient’s successful treatment with incobotulinumtoxinA, a formulation of botulinum toxin that has not been reported for use in this condition., Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements, Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements
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- 2018
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