Open AccessContinuous facial myokymia in multiple sclerosis
Author(s) -
Clay Jordan L.,
Villamar Mauricio F.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3135
Subject(s) - myokymia , medicine , multiple sclerosis , fasciculation , facial muscles , dermatology , anatomy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , electromyography , psychiatry
Abstract 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.