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Facial myokymia in syringobulbia
1Department of Neurology, St Louis University Medical Center.
Archives of Neurology
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Facial myokymia in a patient with syringomyelia was linked to medullary fiber disruption. This suggests a novel mechanism for facial muscle spasms, distinct from direct nerve involvement.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology
Background:
- Syringomyelia and syringobulbia are rare conditions involving fluid-filled cavities within the spinal cord and brainstem.
- Facial myokymia, characterized by rippling facial muscles, can be associated with various neurological disorders.
- The precise mechanisms underlying facial myokymia in the context of syringomyelia are not fully understood.