Post-irradiation neuromyotonia affecting trigeminal nerve distribution: an unusual presentation.
Conference Paper
We describe two patients who developed neuromyotonia of the floor of the mouth after irradiation of a motor branch (V3) of the trigeminal nerve. The neuromyotonia manifested as sustained muscle contraction due to peripheral nerve dysfunction. The neuromyotonia in both patients was controlled with carbamazepine. Radiation-exposed nerves can become symptomatic months or years after completion of radiation therapy.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Diaz, JM; Urban, ES; Schiffman, JS; Peterson, AC
Published Date
- May 1992
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 42 / 5
Start / End Page
- 1102 - 1104
PubMed ID
- 1579234
Pubmed Central ID
- 1579234
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0028-3878
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1212/wnl.42.5.1102
Conference Location
- United States