Hemimasticatory spasm treated with microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Hemimasticatory spasm is a very rare disorder of the trigeminal nerve characterized by paroxysmal involuntary contraction of the jaw-closing muscles. The mechanisms leading to hemimasticatory spasm are still unclear. Recently, injection of botulinum toxin has become the treatment of choice due to its excellent results. We report a case of a successful treatment of hemimasticatory spasm via microvascular decompression of the motor branch of the trigeminal nerve.
Medical subject headings
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Microvascular Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Temporal Muscle
- Trigeminal Nerve
- Trigeminal Nerve Diseases
- Trismus