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Palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus: an unusual cause of dysphagia and dysarthria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. J. Drysdale ,
J. Ansell  and
J. Adeley
A. J. Drysdale*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, St George's Hospital, London SW17.
J. Ansell
Affiliation:
ENT Department, St George's Hospital, London SW17.
J. Adeley
Affiliation:
ENT Department, St George's Hospital, London SW17.
*
Mr A. J. Drysdale, F.R.C.S., 6 Kenwyn Road, West Wimbeldon, London SW20 8TR.
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We describe a case of palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus, an unusual variant of palatal myoclonus, which presented with dysphagia and dysarthna. The aetiology and presenting features of myoclonus are discussed. Various treatment options are considered.

Keywords

MyoclonusPalatal musclesDeglutition disordersDysarthria
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 8 , August 1993 , pp. 746 - 747
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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