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. 1992 Dec;55(12):1203–1204. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.55.12.1203

Tardive dyskinesia presenting as severe dysphagia.

R P Gregory 1, P T Smith 1, P Rudge 1
PMCID: PMC1015341  PMID: 1479401

Abstract

A case of tardive dyskinesia presenting with severe dysphagia as the predominant feature is described. Diagnosis was delayed because clinically apparent orofacial dyskinetic movements were minimal. The symptoms resolved following the cessation of neuroleptic medication.

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