A Presentation of Meige Syndrome With Associated Upper Motor Neuron Symptoms
Jeffrey Valencia Uribe,
Nazia Hossain,
Hassnain Rizvi
et al.
Abstract:Meige syndrome (MS) is a cranial dystonia that involves blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. It can also evolve to include other adjacent muscle groups in the cervical region. It typically presents in middleaged females, and while the disorder is relatively uncommon, its exact prevalence varies. Diagnosis is typically made with a thorough history and physical and workup to rule out other causes. Treatment options include medical management with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) antagonists, dopamine antagoni… Show more
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