Babinski sign of hemifacial spasm
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Babinski sign of hemifacial spasm. This is eye closure associated with eyebrow elevation. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Description
- This is eye closure associated with eyebrow elevation
- This is the positive brow-lift sign
Significance
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References
- Stamey W, Jankovic J. The other Babinski sign in hemifacial spasm. Neurology 2007; 69:402-404.
- Devoize J-L. Hemifacial spasm in antique sculpture: interest in the 'other Babinski sign'. JNNP 2011; 82:26.
- Devoizes JL. "The other" Babinski sign: paradoxical raising of the eyebrow in hemifacial spasm. JNNP 2001; 70:516.
