Misdiagnosis of hemifacial spasm is a frequent event in the primary care setting

Primary hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by irregular and involuntary contraction of the muscles innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve. Treatment controls symptoms and improves quality of life (QoL). Objective : Evaluate the initial diagnosis and treatment of HFS prior to referral to a...

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Main Authors: Alberto R. M. Martinez, Marcelo B. Nunes, Nayara D. Immich, Luiza Piovesana, Marcondes França Jr, Lidiane S. Campos, Anelyssa D?Abreu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações 2014-02-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2014000200119&lng=en&tlng=en
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