First Report of Geniospasm in a Five-Generation Brazilian Family: Clinical Features, Electromyography Findings and Botulinum Toxin Treatment
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Geniospasm is a rare movement disorder characterized by spontaneous, involuntary, irregular trembling of the chin and the lower lip with accompanying involuntary contractions of the mentalis muscle. It is thought to be an autosomal-dominant inherited condition with high penetrance, which typically manifests in early life and is triggered.
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