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. 1983 Mar;46(3):274–276. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.46.3.274

Hemimasticatory spasm —a peripheral paroxysmal cranial neuropathy?

PD Thompson 1, WM Carroll 1,*
PMCID: PMC1027336  PMID: 6842234

Abstract

The clinical and electrophysiological features of a case of hemimasticatory spasm are presented. The findings are in many respects similar to those described in hemifacial spasm. A peripheral cranial neuropathy as proposed in hemifacial spasm also may be responsible for hemimasticatory spasm.

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