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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações
2014-02-01
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| 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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