Palatal myoclonus is a fast spasm (contraction) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.
Palatal tremor
Palatal myoclonus is most often due to damage (lesions) on brain nerve pathways. Stroke is the most common cause. The problem most often develops about a year after the stroke occurs. Other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, trauma, or tumor may also lead to this problem.
Symptoms include:
Laura Canafoglia practices in Milan, Italy. Canafoglia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lafora Disease, Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy.
Rodi Zutt practices in Groningen, Netherlands. Zutt is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Palatal Myoclonus, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Myoclonus-Dystonia, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
James Stankiewicz is an Otolaryngologist in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Stankiewicz has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Palatal Myoclonus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Ethmoiditis, and Endoscopy. He is licensed to treat patients in Illinois. Stankiewicz is currently accepting new patients.
Objectives: To study the natural history and progression of neurodegeneration in individuals with glycosphingolipid storage disorders (GSL), GM1 and GM2 gangliosidosis, and glycoprotein (GP) disorders including sialidosis and galactosialidosis using clinical evaluation of patients and patient/parent surveys. To develop sensitive tools for monitoring disease progression. To identify biological markers in blood...
Summary: This research involves retrospective and prospective studies for clinical validation of a DystoniaNet deep learning platform for the diagnosis of isolated dystonia.
Published Date: December 31, 2020
Published By: Josef Shargorodsky, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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