[Velar tics or pseudo-myoclonus of the palate]

Myoclonus of the palate of neurological origin is now a recognized syndrome. In addition to this permanement neurogenous myoclonus, there are also rhythmical contractions of the velum, usually considered to be psychogenous. A personal case seens to show the existence of a mandibular and tubal factor in the genesis of this false myoclonus. An analysis of cases previously published reveals such factors and these should always be sought as a matter of course. Coorection of them may cause the abnormal movements of the palate, which may constitute a real handicap to disappear.