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Research Article| Volume 59, ISSUE 5, P479-481, May 1985

Bilateral palatal myoclonus

Pathophysiology and report of a case
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      Abstract

      A case of palatal myoclonus in a 52-year-old woman is described. This is a rare condition in which the rhythmic contraction of the palatal musculature gives rise to otologic symptoms. The clinical symptoms, pathophysiologic characteristics, and recommended treatment modalities are discussed.
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