Continuous facial myokymia in multiple sclerosis.
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SUBMITTER: Clay JL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7669365 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov
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Continuous facial myokymia in multiple sclerosis.
Clay Jordan L JL Villamar Mauricio F MF
Clinical case reports 20200716 11
Facial myokymia is a clinical sign that can occur as a manifestation of demyelinating lesions. As seen in our patient with multiple sclerosis, acute-onset continuous facial myokymia can be indicative of an active lesion and can have localizing value. ...[more]
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