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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Essential palatal tremor involves involuntary uvula and soft palate movements of unknown cause.
  • Previous treatments included medications and surgery with limited success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of essential palatal tremor successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of noninvasive therapeutic approaches for essential palatal tremor.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of a 55-year-old female with essential palatal tremor.
  • Clinical examination revealed rhythmical soft palate contractions at 120/min.
  • Brain MRI was performed, showing no abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • Essential palatal tremor was diagnosed based on clinical presentation and negative MRI findings.
  • Symptoms significantly improved with cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • The patient gained voluntary control over the rhythmical movements.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy offers a noninvasive and effective treatment option for essential palatal tremor.
  • This approach may be considered a suitable first-line therapy, avoiding drugs or surgery.