Oromandibular dystonia: clinical features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on oromandibular dystonia: clinical features: 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…

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

Classification

Clinical features

Associated features

Sensory tricks

Complications

Associated movement disorders

Differential diagnosis

Trestment

References

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