Palatal Myoclonus Overview
Learn About Palatal Myoclonus
Palatal myoclonus is a fast spasm (contraction) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.
Palatal tremor
Palatal myoclonus is most often due to damage (lesions) to brain nerve pathways. Stroke is the most common cause. The problem most often develops about a year after the stroke occurs. Other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, trauma, or tumor may also lead to this problem.
Symptoms include:
- Clicking in the ear
- Popping in the ear
- Fluttering sounds in the ear with normal hearing
Laura Canafoglia practices in Milan, Italy. Canafoglia and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. Her top areas of expertise are Myoclonic Epilepsy, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Lafora Disease, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Gastrostomy.
Antonietta Coppola practices in London, United Kingdom. Coppola and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. Her top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.
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Anna Latorre practices in London, United Kingdom. Latorre and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. Her top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
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Published Date: November 29, 2022
Published By: Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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