Oromandibular dystonia: clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Oromandibular dystonia: clinical features. This is usually a focal dystonia. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Definition

  • This is usually a focal dystonia
  • It may however be segmental or multifocal
  • It affects the tongue, jaw, mouth and pharynx
  • The movements are better in the mornings
  • It may demonstrate overflow phenomenon

Epidemiology

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Classification

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Clinical features

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Associated features

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Sensory tricks

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Complications

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Associated movement disorders

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Differential diagnosis

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Trestment

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References

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