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Palatal myoclonus
Definition
Palatal myoclonus is a rapid contraction (spasm) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.
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Palatal myoclonus
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Palatal myoclonus is another form of myoclonus that may occur on its own (essential palatal myoclonus) or secondary to brain nerve cell damage (palatal symptomatic myoclonus).
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Such spasms may be idiopathic or caused by tumors, head trauma, and infectious or demyelinating diseases (eg, multiple sclerosis). Palatal myoclonus causes visible movement of the palate, tympanic membrane, or both that coincides with tinnitus.
 See also: Myoclonus, Clonus, Infections, Sclerosis, Cancer
  
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