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Han S, Li Y, Li Z, Wang X, Gao J. Two-dimensional structure analysis of hemifacial spasms and surgical outcomes of microvascular decompression. Neurol Res 2020; 43:173-180. [PMID: 33043847 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2020.1833158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although studies have indicated that the small posterior fossa plays a role in hemifacial spasm (HFS), few studies have denoted the correlations between local measurements of the cerebellopontine angle and the incidence of HFS and surgical outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the demographic and clinical data of HSF patients who underwent microvascular decompression at our institution. Healthy controls were recruited. The divergent prognosis of HFS was defined as an ordinal variable. A multivariable ordinal regression model was generated to estimate the relationship between the variables and outcomes of HFS. RESULTS Between 2013 and 2018, 180 patients who were enrolled in our study met the inclusion criteria. Compared with the control group (n = 94), HFS patients had a smaller internal acousticmeatus-brainstem distance (P < 0.001) on the unaffected side and a larger facial nerve-brainstem angle (P < 0.001). The regression analysis demonstrated that subgroups with more severe facial nerve compression (mild vs severe, OR = 0.269, P = 0.018; moderate vs severe, OR = 0.215, P < 0.001) and a thinner brainstem (OR = 2.368, P = 0.014) were more likely to experience better short-term outcomes, while subgroups with a thinner brainstem (OR = 5.583, P = 0.007) were more likely to experience better long-term outcomes. DISCUSSION Structural changes occurring in patients are risk factors for HFS. The patient's local neurovascular structure and brainstem volume are factors that significantly influence short-term and long-term surgical outcomes.
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- Shiyuan Han
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China.,Department of International Medical Service, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College , Beijing, China
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da Silva Martins WC, de Albuquerque LAF, de Carvalho GTC, Dourado JC, Dellaretti M, de Sousa AA. Tenth case of bilateral hemifacial spasm treated by microvascular decompression: Review of the pathophysiology. Surg Neurol Int 2017; 8:225. [PMID: 29026661 PMCID: PMC5629840 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_95_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bilateral hemifacial spasm (BHFS) is a rare neurological syndrome whose diagnosis depends on excluding other facial dyskinesias. We present a case of BHFS along with a literature review. METHODS A 64-year-old white, hypertense male reported involuntary left hemiface contractions in 2001 (aged 50). In 2007, right hemifacial symptoms appeared, without spasm remission during sleep. Botulinum toxin type A application produced partial temporary improvement. Left microvascular decompression (MVD) was performed in August 2013, followed by right MVD in May 2014, with excellent results. Follow-up in March 2016 showed complete cessation of spasms without medication. RESULTS The literature confirms nine BHFS cases bilaterally treated by MVD, a definitive surgical option with minimal complications. Regarding HFS pathophysiology, ectopic firing and ephaptic transmissions originate in the root exit zone (REZ) of the facial nerve, due to neurovascular compression (NVC), orthodromically stimulate facial muscles and antidromically stimulate the facial nerve nucleus; this hyperexcitation continuously stimulates the facial muscles. These activated muscles can trigger somatosensory afferent skin nerve impulses and neuromuscular spindles from the trigeminal nerve, which, after transiting the Gasser ganglion and trigeminal nucleus, reach the somatosensory medial posterior ventral nucleus of the contralateral thalamus as well as the somatosensory cortical area of the face. Once activated, this area can stimulate the motor and supplementary motor areas (extrapyramidal and basal ganglia system), activating the motoneurons of the facial nerve nucleus and peripherally stimulating the facial muscles. CONCLUSIONS We believe that bilateral MVD is the best approach in cases of BHFS.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital das Clínicas de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Santa Casa de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Cheng J, Fang Y, Zhang H, Lei D, Wu W, You C, Mao B, Mao K. Quantitative Study of Posterior Fossa Crowdedness in Hemifacial Spasm. World Neurosurg 2015; 84:920-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2015.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Yaltho TC, Jankovic J. The many faces of hemifacial spasm: differential diagnosis of unilateral facial spasms. Mov Disord 2011; 26:1582-92. [PMID: 21469208 DOI: 10.1002/mds.23692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2010] [Revised: 01/29/2011] [Accepted: 02/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Hemifacial spasm is defined as unilateral, involuntary, irregular clonic or tonic movement of muscles innervated by the seventh cranial nerve. Most frequently attributed to vascular loop compression at the root exit zone of the facial nerve, there are many other etiologies of unilateral facial movements that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemifacial spasm. The primary purpose of this review is to draw attention to the marked heterogeneity of unilateral facial spasms and to focus on clinical characteristics of mimickers of hemifacial spasm and on atypical presentations of nonvascular cases. In addition to a comprehensive review of the literature on hemifacial spasm, medical records and videos of consecutive patients referred to the Movement Disorders Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine for hemifacial spasm between 2000 and 2010 were reviewed, and videos of illustrative cases were edited. Among 215 patients referred for evaluation of hemifacial spasm, 133 (62%) were classified as primary or idiopathic hemifacial spasm (presumably caused by vascular compression of the ipsilateral facial nerve), and 4 (2%) had hereditary hemifacial spasm. Secondary causes were found in 40 patients (19%) and included Bell's palsy (n=23, 11%), facial nerve injury (n=13, 6%), demyelination (n=2), and brain vascular insults (n=2). There were an additional 38 patients (18%) with hemifacial spasm mimickers classified as psychogenic, tics, dystonia, myoclonus, and hemimasticatory spasm. We concluded that although most cases of hemifacial spasm are idiopathic and probably caused by vascular compression of the facial nerve, other etiologies should be considered in the differential diagnosis, particularly if there are atypical features.
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- Toby C Yaltho
- Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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OBJECTIVE To review the epidemiology, evaluation, and management of the neurologic complications associated with Paget disease of bone (PDB). METHODS We reviewed the English-language medical literature using MEDLINE data sources from 1950 to August 2008 and manually searched cross-references from original articles and reviews. Search terms included "Paget* disease of bone" and "neurologic* complications," "cranial nerve," "spinal cord," or "peripheral nerve." RESULTS Several neurologic problems in the central and peripheral nervous systems may complicate PDB. Up to 76% of patients may have some form of neurologic involvement. Neurologic complications can occur in patients with a long history of PDB as well as in patients with previously unrecognized disease. The primary mechanisms of nerve damage in PDB involving the spine are ischemic myelitis and compression due to bone hypertrophy. Evaluation includes determining the serum alkaline phosphatase level and imaging by radiography, bone scintigraphy, computed tomographic scanning, and, for lesions of the central nervous system, magnetic resonance imaging. If a soft-tissue mass is found, biopsy should be considered to exclude the presence of sarcoma. Treatment strategies include calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates, and possibly surgical intervention for refractory cases. CONCLUSION Neurologic sequelae of PDB may be underappreciated. Despite the paucity of data guiding treatment, zoledronic acid is a reasonable first-line therapy. Lack of response to treatment or relapse should prompt diagnostic reevaluation with a heightened suspicion for tumor.
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- Daniel J Rubin
- Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA
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Facial nerve palsy affects individuals of all ages, races, and sexes. Psychological and functional implications of the paralysis present a devastating management problem to those afflicted, as well as the carriers. Since Sir Charles Bell's original description of facial palsy in 1821, our understanding and treatment options have expanded. It is essential that a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing ophthalmologists; Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeons; plastic surgeons; and psychologists work closely to optimize patient management in a staged approach. Although the etiology remains unknown, strong histological, cerebral spinal fluid, and radiological evidence suggests a possible association with herpes simplex virus in idiopathic facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy). The use of steroids has been suggested as a means of limiting facial nerve damage in the acute phase. Unfortunately, no single randomized control trial has achieved an unquestionable benefit with the use of oral steroid therapy and thus remains controversial. In the acute phase, ophthalmologists play a pivotal role in preventing irreversible blindness from corneal exposure. This may be successfully achieved by using intensive lubrication, medical therapy (botulinum toxin), or surgery (upper lid weighting or tarsorraphy). Once the cornea is adequately protected and recovery deemed unlikely, longer term planning for eyelid and facial reanimation may take place in an individualized manner. Onset is sudden and management potentially lengthy. Physician empathy, knowledge, and experience are essential in averting long-term lifestyle and psychological discomfort for patients.
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- Imran Rahman
- Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Machado FCN, Fregni F, Campos CR, Limongi JCP. [Bilateral hemifacial spasm: case report]. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2003; 61:115-8. [PMID: 12715033 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2003000100023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Bilateral hemifacial spasm (BHS) is a rare focal movement disorder often associated with vascular compression of both facial nerves. The contractions are usually asymmetric and asynchronous. Typically, one side is affected first and there is a long but variable interval for the symptoms on the other side to occur. BHS must be differentiated from other conditions including blefarospasm, facial myokymia, facial tics, oromandibular dystonia, and hemimasticatory spasm. The most successful and non-invasive symtomatic treatment is botulinum toxin injections but microvascular decompression surgery is another therapeutic option. We report the case of a 70 years old man with bilateral hemifacial spasms and present a brief review of the literature.
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- Flavia Costa Nunes Machado
- Departamento de Neurologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
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