Goossens D, Guatterie M, Barat M, de Séze M. [Palatal myoclonus and dysphagia].
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004;
47:13-9. [PMID:
14967568 DOI:
10.1016/j.annrmp.2003.07.002]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2003] [Accepted: 07/30/2003] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Post brainstem lesion dysphagia is frequently associated with palatal myoclonus (PM) but the correlation between these two symptoms is still unclear.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between PM and dysphagia, and if PM could itself induce dysphagia.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
Twelve patients suffering from post brainstem lesion PM and dysphagia; 10 male and two female, mean aged of 50.5 years, were assessed using clinical examination, radiological and endoscopic examination of deglutition.
RESULTS
In three cases, PM were associated with pharyngeal area decreasing, laryngeal aspiration, and dysphagia.
DISCUSSION
This study confirms the hypothesis of close relationship between PM and dysphagia. In these cases, specific dysphagia therapy should be recommended.
CONCLUSION
Post brainstem lesion dysphagia is sometimes associated with PM and in some cases, there is probably a relationship between PM and swallowing disorders of these patients.
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