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Oromandibular dystonia

Known as: Cranial dystonia 
A kind of focal dystonia characterized by forceful contractions of the face, jaw, and/or tongue causing difficulty in opening and closing the mouth… 
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2018
2018
Dystonia affecting the perioral and pharyngeal regions is called oromandibular dystonia (OMD). OMD can affect the jaw muscles and… 
2017
2017
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are generally first choice drugs in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, eating… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Introduction Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a focal dystonia whereby repetitive or sustained spasms of the masticatory, facial… 
2009
2009
She was treated with speech therapy and serial titrated electromyography-guided BTX injections (Figure 5). A maximum of 15 units… 
2003
2003
We report the results of an open trial of botulinum toxin (Botox) in the treatment of 46 patients with cranial dystonia (38… 
2002
2002
Oromandibular dystonia (OD) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary activity of the craniofacial muscles. The present… 
2000
2000
To study afferent and efferent mechanisms of both pathogenesis and forming of the symptoms of dystonia a clinical… 
1993
1993
disease. She was the third of five siblings. Her family history was completely negative for movement disorders. At age 6 years… 
1990
1990
Blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm are involuntary movement disorders that affect the facial muscles. They are classified as…