Hemifacial spasm

A rare disorder of unknown etiology, which is characterized by slowly progressive, unilateral facial atrophy of the skin, soft tissue, muscles, and underlying bony structures. Neurological, ocular, and oral symptoms are also often seen, including migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, enophthalmos, and dental and gingival abnormalities.

Disease Alternative Name

progressive hemifacial atrophy
parry-romberg syndrome
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hemifacial spasm.

55 yrs/f , with past h/o rt hemifacial spasm for 25 yrs . I had seen this pt when rt hemifacial spasm was present , tho...See More

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It is very rare Hemifacial spasm will simply go away Treated by inj botulinum Anticonvulsant drugs And Permanent treatment is Microvescular decompression surgery After opening in the scull opening the meninges to expose the facial ...


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AFMC

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DM Neurology

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