Hemifacial spasm: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Hemifacial spasm: clinical features. The onset age is 40-50 years. It is more frequent in women and in Asians. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Demographic features
- The onset age is 40-50 years
- It is more frequent in women and in Asians
Clinical features
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Aggravating factors
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Relieving factors
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Associated features
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References
- Lu AY, Yeung JT, Gerrard JL, Michaelides EM, Sekula RF Jr, Bulsara KR. Hemifacial spasm and neurovascular compression. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:349319.
- Tan N-C, Chan L-L, Tan E-K. Hemifacial spasm and involuntary facial movements. Q J Med 2002; 95:493–500.
- Lagalla G, Logullo F, Di Bella P, Haghighipour R, Provinciali L. Familial hemifacial spasm and determinants of late onset. Neurol Sci 2010; 31:17-22.
