Palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus: an unusual cause of dysphagia and dysarthria.
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چکیده
We describe a case of palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus, an unusual variant of palatal myoclonus, which presented with dysphagia and dysarthria. The aetiology and presenting features of myoclonus are discussed. Various treatment options are considered.
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[A case of palato-pharyngo-laryngeal myoclonus].
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of laryngology and otology
دوره 107 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993