Palatal myoclonus affected by neck position

Author(s): Craven, C., Brown, M. J. K. M.

Journal/Book: J Laryngol Otol. 1995; 109: Invicta Press, Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom TN24 8HH. Headley Brothers Ltd. 61-62.

Abstract: Palatal myoclonus is defined os a continuous, rhythmic contraction of the palatal musculature. Reverberant neuronal activity in a region of the brain stem known as the Guillain-Mollaret triangle is believed to underlie this condition. We present a case of palatal myoclonus which could be abolished by anterior neck flexion. The pathology and management of this condition is briefly discussed.

Note: Note A Tomkinson, Royal Gwent Hosp, Dept Otolaryngol, Cardiff Rd, Newport NPT 2VB, Gwent, Wales

Keyword(s): myoclonus; palatal muscles; TINNITUS; POSTURE

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