Hemifacial spasm. Medical search

Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestation of compressive lesions involving the seventh cranial nerve (FACIAL NERVE DISEASES), during recovery from BELL PALSY, or in association with other disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1378)

An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve SKELETAL MUSCLE or SMOOTH MUSCLE.

Muscles of facial expression or mimetic muscles that include the numerous muscles supplied by the facial nerve that are attached to and move the skin of the face. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Excessive winking; tonic or clonic spasm of the orbicularis oculi muscle.

Diseases of the facial nerve or nuclei. Pontine disorders may affect the facial nuclei or nerve fascicle. The nerve may be involved intracranially, along its course through the petrous portion of the temporal bone, or along its extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include facial muscle weakness, loss of taste from the anterior tongue, hyperacusis, and decreased lacrimation.

The 7th cranial nerve. The facial nerve has two parts, the larger motor root which may be called the facial nerve proper, and the smaller intermediate or sensory root. Together they provide efferent innervation to the muscles of facial expression and to the lacrimal and SALIVARY GLANDS, and convey afferent information for TASTE from the anterior two-thirds of the TONGUE and for TOUCH from the EXTERNAL EAR.

Junction between the cerebellum and the pons.

Surgery performed to relieve pressure from MICROVESSELS that are located around nerves and are causing NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES.

Mechanical compression of nerves or nerve roots from internal or external causes. These may result in a conduction block to nerve impulses (due to MYELIN SHEATH dysfunction) or axonal loss. The nerve and nerve sheath injuries may be caused by ISCHEMIA; INFLAMMATION; or a direct mechanical effect.

A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)

A syndrome characterized by slowly progressive unilateral atrophy of facial subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, skin, cartilage, and bone. The condition typically progresses over a period of 2-10 years and then stabilizes.

Drugs used for their actions on skeletal muscle. Included are agents that act directly on skeletal muscle, those that alter neuromuscular transmission (NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS), and drugs that act centrally as skeletal muscle relaxants (MUSCLE RELAXANTS, CENTRAL). Drugs used in the treatment of movement disorders are ANTI-DYSKINESIA AGENTS.

Congenital or acquired asymmetry of the face.

A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25.

A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

An epileptic syndrome characterized by the triad of infantile spasms, hypsarrhythmia, and arrest of psychomotor development at seizure onset. The majority present between 3-12 months of age, with spasms consisting of combinations of brief flexor or extensor movements of the head, trunk, and limbs. The condition is divided into two forms: cryptogenic (idiopathic) and symptomatic (secondary to a known disease process such as intrauterine infections; nervous system abnormalities; BRAIN DISEASES, METABOLIC, INBORN; prematurity; perinatal asphyxia; TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS; etc.). (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, pp744-8)

Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or peripheral lesions. Damage to CNS motor pathways from the cerebral cortex to the facial nuclei in the pons leads to facial weakness that generally spares the forehead muscles. FACIAL NERVE DISEASES generally results in generalized hemifacial weakness. NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISEASES and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause facial paralysis or paresis.

Traumatic injuries to the facial nerve. This may result in FACIAL PARALYSIS, decreased lacrimation and salivation, and loss of taste sensation in the anterior tongue. The nerve may regenerate and reform its original pattern of innervation, or regenerate aberrantly, resulting in inappropriate lacrimation in response to gustatory stimuli (e.g., "crocodile tears") and other syndromes.

A syndrome characterized by orofacial DYSTONIA; including BLEPHAROSPASM; forceful jaw opening; lip retraction; platysma muscle spasm; and tongue protrusion. It primarily affects older adults, with an incidence peak in the seventh decade of life. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p108)

Injuries to the lower jaw bone.

The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.

The first branch of the SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY with distribution to muscles of the NECK; VERTEBRAE; SPINAL CORD; CEREBELLUM; and interior of the CEREBRUM.

Toxic proteins produced from the species CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM. The toxins are synthesized as a single peptide chain which is processed into a mature protein consisting of a heavy chain and light chain joined via a disulfide bond. The botulinum toxin light chain is a zinc-dependent protease which is released from the heavy chain upon ENDOCYTOSIS into PRESYNAPTIC NERVE ENDINGS. Once inside the cell the botulinum toxin light chain cleaves specific SNARE proteins which are essential for secretion of ACETYLCHOLINE by SYNAPTIC VESICLES. This inhibition of acetylcholine release results in muscular PARALYSIS.

The infratentorial compartment that contains the CEREBELLUM and BRAIN STEM. It is formed by the posterior third of the superior surface of the body of the sphenoid (SPHENOID BONE), by the occipital, the petrous, and mastoid portions of the TEMPORAL BONE, and the posterior inferior angle of the PARIETAL BONE.

A form of PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM characterized by the same features except for the abnormal response to hormones such as PARATHYROID HORMONE. It is associated with paternally inherited mutant alleles of the ALPHA CHAIN OF STIMULATORY G PROTEIN.

Mandibulofacial dysostosis with congenital eyelid dermoids.

Disorders of one or more of the twelve cranial nerves. With the exception of the optic and olfactory nerves, this includes disorders of the brain stem nuclei from which the cranial nerves originate or terminate.

The transference between individuals of the entire face or major facial structures. In addition to the skin and cartilaginous tissue (CARTILAGE), it may include muscle and bone as well.

Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.

Primary or metastatic neoplasms of the CEREBELLUM. Tumors in this location frequently present with ATAXIA or signs of INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION due to obstruction of the fourth ventricle. Common primary cerebellar tumors include fibrillary ASTROCYTOMA and cerebellar HEMANGIOBLASTOMA. The cerebellum is a relatively common site for tumor metastases from the lung, breast, and other distant organs. (From Okazaki & Scheithauer, Atlas of Neuropathology, 1988, p86 and p141)

Spasm of the large- or medium-sized coronary arteries.

A reflex found in normal infants consisting of dorsiflexion of the HALLUX and abduction of the other TOES in response to cutaneous stimulation of the plantar surface of the FOOT. In adults, it is used as a diagnostic criterion, and if present is a NEUROLOGIC MANIFESTATION of dysfunction in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Incorrect diagnoses after clinical examination or technical diagnostic procedures.

Diseases of the ninth cranial (glossopharyngeal) nerve or its nuclei in the medulla. The nerve may be injured by diseases affecting the lower brain stem, floor of the posterior fossa, jugular foramen, or the nerve's extracranial course. Clinical manifestations include loss of sensation from the pharynx, decreased salivation, and syncope. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia refers to a condition that features recurrent unilateral sharp pain in the tongue, angle of the jaw, external auditory meatus and throat that may be associated with SYNCOPE. Episodes may be triggered by cough, sneeze, swallowing, or pressure on the tragus of the ear. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1390)

Twelve pairs of nerves that carry general afferent, visceral afferent, special afferent, somatic efferent, and autonomic efferent fibers.

Perforating branches from offending arteries in hemifacial spasm: anatomical correlation with vertebrobasilar configuration. (1/61)

OBJECTIVE: In microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm, the perforating branches around the facial nerve root exit zone occasionally complicate facial nerve decompression. In this context, the vertebrobasilar configuration was retrospectively correlated with the perforating branches. METHODS: Based on vertebral angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, and three dimensional computed tomographic angiography, 69 patients were divided into three groups, according to the anatomy of the vertebrobasilar system. In patients with the type I configuration, the vertebral artery on the affected side was dominant and had a sigmoidal course. The type II patients had the basilar artery curving mainly towards the affected side. The type III patients showed the basilar artery either running straight or curving toward the unaffected side. The relation of the anatomical configuration of these vessels with the perforating branches around the facial nerve exit zone was investigated. RESULTS: The posterior inferior cerebellar artery in type I patients (n=33) and the anterior inferior cerebellar artery in type II (n=5) and type III (n=31) patients were the most common offending arteries. More than half of the type I patients (n=20) showed no perforating branches around the facial nerve exit zone. However, the type II (n=3) and III patients (n=23) often showed one or more perforating branches around that region. CONCLUSIONS: The configuration of the vertebrobasilar system has a significant correlation with the presence of perforating branches near the site of microvascular decompression. These perforating vessels are often responsible for the difficulty encountered in mobilising the offending artery during the procedure. (+info)

Botulinum toxin treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm: objective response evaluation. (2/61)

Twenty seven patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and sixteen patients with blepharospasm (BS) having mean Jankovic disability rating scale score of 2.56+0.58 SD and 2.81+0.54 SD, respectively, were treated with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. The total number of injection sessions were ninety one with relief response in 98.91%. The mean improvement in function scale score was 3.78+0.64 SD and 3.29+1.07 SD respectively, in HFS and BS groups. The clinical benefit induced by botulinum toxin lasted for a mean of 4.46+3.11 SD (range 2 to 13) months in HFS group and 2.66+1.37 SD (range 1 to 6) months, in BS groups. Transient ptosis was seen in 4.39% of total ninety one injection sessions. These findings show that local botulinum toxin treatment provides effective, safe and long lasting relief of spasms. (+info)

Preoperative assessment of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm using constructive interference in steady state-three-dimensional Fourier transformation magnetic resonance imaging. (3/61)

Results of microvascular decompression (MVD) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and hemifacial spasm (HFS) may be improved by accurate preoperative assessment of neurovascular relationships at the root entry/exit zone (REZ). Constructive interference in steady state (CISS)-three-dimensional Fourier transformation (3DFT) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was evaluated for visualizing the neurovascular relationships at the REZ. Fourteen patients with TN and eight patients with HFS underwent MR imaging using CISS-3DFT and 3D fast inflow with steady-state precession (FISP) sequences. Axial images of the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) obtained by the two sequences were reviewed to assess the neurovascular relationships at the REZ of the trigeminal and facial nerves. Eleven patients subsequently underwent MVD. Preoperative MR imaging findings were related to surgical observations and results. CISS MR imaging provided excellent contrast between the cranial nerves, small vessels, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the CPA. CISS was significantly better than FISP for delineating anatomic detail in the CPA (trigeminal and facial nerves, petrosal vein) and abnormal neurovascular relationships responsible for TN and HFS (vascular contact and deformity at the REZ). Preoperative CISS MR imaging demonstrated precisely the neurovascular relationships at the REZ and identified the offending artery in all seven patients with TN undergoing MVD. CISS MR imaging has high resolution and excellent contrast between cranial nerves, small vessels, and CSF, so can precisely and accurately delineate normal and abnormal neurovascular relationships at the REZ in the CPA, and is a valuable preoperative examination for MVD. (+info)

Hemifacial spasm due to cerebellopontine angle meningiomas--two case reports. (4/61)

A 54-year-old female and a 49-year-old female presented with complaints of hemifacial spasm. Both patients underwent surgery to remove cerebellopontine angle meningiomas. In one case, no vascular compression was observed at the root exit zone. The tumor was removed subtotally leaving residual tumor adhered to the lower cranial nerves. The hemifacial spasm disappeared immediately after the operation. The residual tumor was treated using gamma knife radiosurgery. In the other case, the root exit zone of the facial nerve was compressed by both the tumor and anterior inferior cerebellar artery and the tumor was removed totally. Postoperatively, the hemifacial spasm disappeared, but the patient suffered facial nerve paresis and deafness that was probably due to intraoperative manipulation. However, the facial nerve paresis gradually improved. Cerebellopontine angle meningioma with hemifacial spasm must be treated by surgical resection limited to preserve cranial nerve function. Subtotal removal with subsequent radiosurgery to treat the remaining tumor tissue is one option for the treatment of cerebellopontine angle meningioma. (+info)

Tic convulsif caused by cerebellopontine angle schwannoma. (5/61)

A case is presented of painful tic convulsif caused by schwannoma in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA), with right trigeminal neuralgia and ipsilateral hemifacial spasm. Magnetic resonance images showed a 4 cm round mass displacing the 4th ventricle and distorting the brain stem in the right CPA. The schwannoma, which compressed the fifth and seventh cranial nerves directly, was subtotally removed by a suboccipital craniectomy. Postoperatively, the patient had a complete relief from the hemifacial spasm and marked improvement from trigeminal neuralgia. The painful tic convulsif in this case was probably produced by the tumor compressing and displacing the anterior cerebellar artery directly. (+info)

Clinical usefulness of magnetic resonance cisternography in patients having hemifacial spasm. (6/61)

To evaluate the usefulness of MR cisternography fourteen patients that had hemifacial spasm and 20 control patients underwent MR cisternography. All the patients with hemifacial spasm had a confirmed vascular compression after surgery. MR cisternography was performed using a 1.5-tesla superconducting MR magnet in which a 3D (dimensional) heavily T2-weighted turbo spin-echo sequence was used. In 34 randomly selected individuals, we retrospectively determined whether MR cisternography images could be used to evaluate symptoms, and what the benefits of obtaining this image was. The results were correlated with the surgical findings. The sensitivity was 100% and the specificity was 94% in all patients having a hemifacial spasm. The offending vessels were the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) in six patients cases, the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) in six, both the vertebral artery and PICA in one, and the vertebral artery in one. All the images showed good resolution and contrast, and also showed the exact correlation between the facial nerve and intracranial vessels in the multiplaner image. The findings of neurovascular compression were well correlated with the surgical findings. We believe that high-resolution 3D MR cisternography is a very useful method for evaluating the neurovascular compression in patients that have hemifacial spasm. (+info)

Cerebellopontine angle epidermoid tumor presenting with 'tic convulsif' and tinnitus--case report. (7/61)

A 22-year-old female presented with a cerebellopontine angle epidermoid tumor manifesting as a rare combination of hemifacial spasm, trigeminal neuralgia, and tinnitus. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the tumor distorting the brainstem and the fourth ventricle. The tumor was almost completely resected and the seventh-eighth cranial nerve complex was decompressed by mobilizing the anterior inferior cerebellar artery loop. No arterial loop was related to the trigeminal nerve. The patient was completely relieved of the "tic convulsif" and tinnitus after the surgery. The inflammatory nature of epidermoid tumor may be involved in the etiology of the syndrome. Microvascular decompression may be needed in addition to tumor removal in such cases. (+info)

Snare technique of vascular transposition for microvascular decompression--technical note. (8/61)

Recurrence of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) or hemifacial spasm (HFS) after microvascular decompression (MVD) is not rare. The prosthesis material eventually adheres to the neurovascular structures and again transmits arterial pulsation to the nerve. A snare ligature technique using a Gore-Tex tape can be used for the transposition of the offending artery. No prosthesis is necessary once the transposition is complete. This technique requires introduction of either Gore-Tex tape or thread around the artery and suture over the petrous dura, so an adequate working space as if operating in a shallow basin is essential. Therefore, the osteoplastic craniotomy is a little larger than usual with the scalp flap entirely reflected using a semicircular skin incision. The Gore-Tex tape can be directly snared around the artery and sutured over the petrous dura. If this procedure is difficult, a thread can be attached to both ends of the Gore-Tex tape to pass the tape around the vessel. Seven patients with TN and 13 patients with HFS have undergone this surgery. Although the follow-up period is not yet long enough, there has been no case of recurrence. The present technique for MVD can provide complete and permanent transposition of the offending artery. (+info)

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Yoshimura, DM; Aminoff, MJ; Tami, TA; Scott, AB (1992). "Treatment of hemifacial spasm with botulinum toxin". Muscle and Nerve ...

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These studies also improved the outcome of operations for hemifacial spasm. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Møller was one ... Møller, Aage R.; Jannetta, Peter J. (1984). "On the origin of synkinesis in hemifacial spasm: Results of intracranial ... Møller found evidence that the spasm was created by the facial motor nucleus probably through the process of activation of ... that were exposed during neurosurgical operations to study the pathophysiology of a disorder known as hemifacial spasm. ...

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... microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm, pituitary tumors, complex skull-base tumors; radiosurgery; evaluation and ...

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Hemifacial Spasm, and Meige Syndrome". American Journal of Ophthalmology. 156 (1): 173-177.e2. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2013.02.001. ... The Greek word blepharon means "eyelid". Spasm means "uncontrolled muscle contraction". The term blepharospasm ['blef-a-ro-spaz ... The spasms may cause the mouth to pull open, shut tight, or move repetitively. Speech and swallowing may be distorted. It is ... Some Meige's patients also have "laryngeal dystonia" (spasms of the larynx). Blepharospasm may lead to embarrassment in social ...

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Hemifacial Spasm, and Bell's Palsy". Neurosurgery. 67 (2): 431-434. doi:10.1227/01.NEU.0000372088.18260.B1. PMID 20644430. ...

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Brissaud-Sicard syndrome - is "hemiparesis and contralateral hemifacial spasm resulting from a pontine lesion" (Stedman's ...

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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary contraction of facial muscles, typically occurring only on one side of ... Like blepharospasm, the frequency of contractions in hemifacial spasm may range from intermittent to frequent and constant. The ... Cervical dystonia (CD) or spasmodic torticollis is characterized by muscle spasms of the head and neck, which may be painful ...

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In December 1989, Botox was approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of strabismus, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm in ... Botulinum toxin types A and B are used in medicine to treat various muscle spasms. Botulinum toxins are the most poisonous ... spasms of the head and neck, eyelid, vagina, limbs, jaw, and vocal cords. Similarly, botulinum toxin is used to relax the ...

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... and peripheral myoclonus has symptoms of rhythmic jerks due to a neuron-the most common being the hemifacial spasm. Dystonia is ... Antiepileptics like valproate must act upon GABA receptors and manipulate ionic conductance to reduce tremors and spasms in ... Other symptoms can include tremors and muscle spasms due to various interactions of muscle, contractions and movement. Dystonia ...

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... spasm MeSH C23.888.592.608.750.400 - hemifacial spasm MeSH C23.888.592.608.750.700 - trismus MeSH C23.888.592.608.875 - tetany ...

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... and hemifacial spasm. The procedure is also used experimentally to treat tinnitus and vertigo caused by vascular compression on ...

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... hemifacial spasm, and seizures. He developed endoscopic techniques that allow a surgeon to remove a brain tumor without opening ...

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... and hemifacial spasm in patients over 12 years old.[49] Botox has not been approved for any pediatric use.[30] It has, however ... Bushara and David Park were the first to demonstrate a nonmuscular use of BTX-A while treating patients with hemifacial spasm ... spasms of the head and neck,[8] eyelid,[9] vagina,[10] limbs, jaw, and vocal cords.[11] Similarly, botulinum toxin is used to ... Botulinum toxin types A and B are used in medicine to treat various muscle spasms and diseases characterized by overactive ...

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G51.3) Clonic hemifacial spasm. *(G51.4) Facial myokymia. *(G51.8) Other disorders of facial nerve ...

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... hemifacial spasm represents a segmental myoclonus of muscles innervated by the facial nerve. The disorder presents in the fifth ... Hemimasticatory spasm. Hemimasticatory spasm is analogous to hemifacial spasm and occurs with irritation to the motor ... encoded search term (Hemifacial Spasm) and Hemifacial Spasm What to Read Next on Medscape ... Yaltho TC, Jankovic J. The many faces of hemifacial spasm: differential diagnosis of unilateral facial spasms. Mov Disord. 2011 ...

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T. C. Yaltho and J. Jankovic, "The many faces of hemifacial spasm: differential diagnosis of unilateral facial spasms," ... Hemifacial Spasm and Neurovascular Compression. Alex Y. Lu,1 Jacky T. Yeung,1 Jason L. Gerrard,1 Elias M. Michaelides,2 Raymond ... L. W. Kemp and S. G. Reich, "Hemifacial spasm," Current Treatment Options in Neurology, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 175-179, 2004. View ... N. C. Tan, E.-K. Tan, and L. W. Khin, "Diagnosis and misdiagnosis of hemifacial spasm: a clinical and video study," Journal of ...

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Hemifacial spasm: a note on the etiology in two cases. J. Neurosurg.19474: 342-347.Campbell E. and Keedy C. Hemifacial spasm: a ... Hemifacial spasm-a reversible pathophysiologic state. J. Neurosurg.196219: 240-247.Gardner W. J. and Sava G. A. Hemifacial ... EhniG. and WoltmanH. W. Hemifacial spasm. Review of one hundred and six cases. Arch.Neurol. Psychiat. Chicago194553: 205-211. ... MagunR. and EsslenE. Electromyographic study of reinnervated muscle and of hemifacial spasm. Amer. J. phys. Med.195938: 79-86. ...

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Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by involuntary unilateral contractions of the muscles innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve, usually starting around the eyes before progressing inferiorly to the cheek, mouth, and neck. (hindawi.com)
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions (spasms) on one side (hemi-) of the face (-facial). (wikipedia.org)
Hemifacial spasm refers to one-sided contractions of facial muscles due to dysfunction of the 7th cranial (facial) nerve, and/or its motor nucleus. (patientslikeme.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder that causes frequent involuntary contractions to occur in the muscles on one side of the face. (swedish.org)
Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by frequent, involuntary muscle contractions (tics or spasms) in the face. (healthcommunities.com)
HEMIFACIAL spasm (Fig. 1) is a condition in which paroxysms of contractions affect the muscles supplied by the facial nerve. (mdedge.com)
If muscle spasms and contractions are frequent and severe enough, the individual may also experience stiffness and pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
An abnormal, twisted posture, due to contractions and spasms in the limbs and torso. (medicalnewstoday.com)
More severe cases of hemifacial spasms can cause problems with vision in the eye located on the side of the face where the contractions occur, but because it only affects the left or the right part of the face, it is unlikely to cause problems with complete blindness. (mdpdspecialists.com)
Hemifacial spasm is considered as a neuromuscular disorder, where the problem arises in the nerve and is presented through muscular contractions or muscle twitching. (epainassist.com)
As a rare neuromuscular disorder, hemifacial spasm causes patients to suffer from regular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side of your face. (schlessingereyeandface.com)
As hemifacial spasm progresses, the nerve irritation causes frequent and intense contractions that are both uncontrollable and uncomfortable. (zenithchiroco.com)
Involuntary muscle contractions (spasms), specifically of your nose, are often harmless. (healthline.com)
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder, which is characterised by spasms and sustained contractions of the muscles. (netdoctor.co.uk)

In detail compression of the seventh cranial nerve by a dolichoectatic (a distorted, dilated, and elongated) vertebral artery is accepted to be the general cause of hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurologic-disorders/neuro-ophthalmologic-and-cranial-nerve-disorders/hemifacial-spasm. (mayoclinic.org)
Cranial dystonia, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm: clinical features and treatment, including the use of botulinum toxin. (medscape.com)
Hemifacial spasm (cranial nerve VII) has an incidence of 1/100,000, a transition zone of 2.5 mm, with symptomatic neurovascular compression typically proximal. (diva-portal.org)
In contrast to trigeminal neuralgia, where there is no clinical evidence of 5th cranial nerve dysfunction , there is frequently minor facial weakness between the episodes of spasm. (shahzadshams.com)
July 28, 2011 -- Raymond F. Sekula, MD, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cranial Nerve Disorders Program, talks about microvascular decompression treatment for hemifacial spasm. (pitt.edu)
According to literature review and personal experience, hemifacial spasm was found to be associated not only with the most frequent cranial nerve syndromes, namely: trigeminal neuralgia, vago-glossopharyngeal neuralgia or VIIIth nerve disturbances manifested by vertigo, tinnitus, hearing decrease, but also with rarer syndromes like geniculate neuralgia, masticatory spasm etc. (univ-angers.fr)
A literature search was carried out in PubMed with the following search terms: neurovascular compression syndrome, cranial neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, vestibular nerve compression, vestibular paroxysmia, intermedius neuralgia and microvascular decompression. (aerzteblatt.de)

A treatment which has been very successful in addressing the symptoms of hemifacial spasm is Botulinium toxin. (ndtv.com)
It is a condition that affects both men and women but typically develops in middle age, and although the symptoms of hemifacial spasm can cause muscles to contort, it does not usually cause any pain. (mdpdspecialists.com)
so when the nerve is damaged, compressed or irritated in some way, it can produce symptoms of hemifacial spasm. (epainassist.com)
Many people consult their primary care physicians when they first experience the symptoms of hemifacial spasm. (weillcornellbrainandspine.org)

Hemifacial spasm is a nervous system disorder in which the muscles on one side of your face twitch involuntarily. (mayoclinic.org)
If the nerve is compressed, this can affect the delivery of nerve signals, resulting in involuntary movement of the muscles or a sudden spasm. (medic8.com)
In this case, it can help to prevent spasms by blocking nerve signals from the brain to the facial muscles. (medic8.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a condition where half of the muscles in the face go into episodic spasms. (swedish.org)
The other non-surgical treatment is called botox injections, where botulinum toxin in low doses which interrupts the connections between the nerves and the muscles, is injected in the affected area and that often calms down the spasms for a period of time. (swedish.org)
This pressure causes the nerve to misfire and make your facial muscles contract and spasm. (upmc.com)
This spasm may gradually spread to the muscles of the lower face, which may cause the mouth to be pulled to one side. (upmc.com)
The spasm may then spread and eventually involve all of the muscles in the affected side of the face. (healthcommunities.com)
One of the most common triggers is a blood vessel pressing against the facial nerve, which causes the surrounding muscles to twitch or spasm. (healthcommunities.com)
Eventually the spasms involve all of the muscles on one side of the face almost continuously. (childneurologyfoundation.org)
Hemifacial spasm is an involuntary muscle contraction occurring on one side of the face, in one or more muscles innervated by the facial nerve. (visualdx.com)
Hemifacial spasm typically consists of unilateral involuntary spasms of the mimic muscles innervated by either facial nerve. (bmj.com)
Four channel surface EMG recording from facial muscles was performed to ascertain the suspected diagnosis of left hemifacial spasm. (bmj.com)
A) Spontaneously occurring spasms of facial muscles. (bmj.com)
Botulinum toxin is therefore used to treat conditions such as blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm in which small groups of muscles go into spasm. (newcastle-hospitals.org.uk)
Primary hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by irregular and involuntary contraction of the muscles innervated by the ipsilateral facial nerve. (scielo.br)
Background: Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a syndrome characterized by excessive or continuous bilateral eyelid closure due to spasm of the orbicularis oculi and adjacent muscles. (omicsonline.org)
The condition with which you have been diagnosed, hemifacial spasm, constitutes a twitching of muscles supplied by the facial nerve on one side of the face. (ndtv.com)
It affects the muscles around the eyes, which may cause uncontrolled blinking, lid spasm or difficulty keeping the eyes open. (esht.nhs.uk)
Patients with hemifacial spasm experience intermittent, painless, spasm of muscles of the face, which is involuntary and limited to only one side. (microneurosurgery.org)
The individual experiences spasms in the muscles on one side of the face. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The muscles in the voice box (larynx) spasm. (medicalnewstoday.com)
A deficiency could negatively affect the muscles, causing spasms and cramps practically anywhere, including the lips. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Hemifacial spasms (HFS) is a rare movement disorder that causes an uncontrollable twitching or contracting of muscles in the face, but unlike dystonia which can cause both sides of the face to twitch, hemifacial spasms are localized to only one side. (mdpdspecialists.com)
Typically, hemifacial spasms develop over time, starting out in the muscles around one eye, and then spreading to other muscles on the same side of the face. (mdpdspecialists.com)
Hemifacial spasm is basically originated from damage to the facial nerve and manifests itself with symptoms that appear to affect the facial muscles. (epainassist.com)
After the surgery, Mitali's facial spasms (repeated twitching of the facial muscles) have vanished and she is a now new person exuding confidence. (aarogya.com)
A hemifacial spasm is an uncontrollable contraction or twitch in the muscles on one side of a person's face. (infobloom.com)
The condition is characterized by unilateral spasm of the facial muscles supplied by the facial nerve. (shahzadshams.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a relatively painless neurological condition in which the muscles of one side of the face spasm uncontrollably. (precisionhealth.com.au)
In hemifacial spasm the abnormal discharge is in the facial nerve which supplies the muscles of the face and thus causes twitching or spasms of the muscles of the face and not pain. (ufhealth.org)
The spasms usually commence around the orbicularis oculi muscles and subsequently spread down the face to involve the other facial muscle innervated by the facial nerve. (shahzadshams.com)
Hemi facial spasm is a condition characterized by involuntary twitching of the muscles on one side of the face without any pain. (advancedneurosurgery.com.au)
StatPearls describes hemifacial spasm as a neuromuscular movement disorder characterized by involuntary twitching of the facial muscles on one side of the face. (colgate.com)
By temporarily relaxing the muscles in the face, Botox may alleviate Hemifacial Spasm symptoms. (schlessingereyeandface.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a condition in which the facial nerve becomes compressed near the brainstem causing malfunction of the muscles of facial expression. (zenithchiroco.com)
One of the first signs of hemifacial spasm is twitching of the eye, a sort of "short circuiting" of the nerve circuit that causes uncontrolled contraction of the muscles around the eye. (zenithchiroco.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder that results in involuntary twitching and contraction of the facial muscles on one side of the face. (timconlanmd.com)
The most common symptom of a hemifacial spasm is an intermittent twitching and contraction of the eyelid muscles. (timconlanmd.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a condition in which there is reflexive or involuntary twitching or contracting movements of the muscles of the face, on one side (hemi/half) of the face . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
In cases where the spasm spreads to other facial muscles and even to the neck, similar 2.5/ 5 unit injections are given subcutaneously at the site of the spasm i.e. (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
The goal of this treatment is to relax or weaken the facial muscles that are causing the involuntary spasms around your eyes and lower face. (umiamihealth.org)
In oromandibular dystonia the muscles that move the mouth and jaw are affected by involuntary spasm. (dystonia.org.uk)
Hemifacial spasm causes the muscles on one side of the face to contract. (dystonia.org.uk)
An eye twitch is an involuntary spasm of the muscles in the eyelid. (rxlist.com)
Hemifacial spasm involves involuntary movements of the muscles around the eye and mouth on one side of the face only. (rxlist.com)
An eyelid twitch, or myokymia, is a repetitive, involuntary spasm of the eyelid muscles. (healthline.com)
The abnormal potential from the offending vessel to the facial muscles will be detected on hemifacial spasm patients, so as to determine if the sympathetic nerve fibers take part in the circuit of cross-transmission. (clinicaltrials.gov)

People with laryngeal dystonia may sound very quiet and breathy when they speak, or strangled - depending on which way the muscle spasms (in or out). (medicalnewstoday.com)
Dr. Kaplitt specializes in functional neurosurgery and directs the department's programs on movement disorders (including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia), pain and spasticity, hemifacial spasm, and trigeminal neuralgia. (weillcornellbrainandspine.org)
Dystonia is the term used to describe uncontrollable and sometimes painful muscle spasms caused by incorrect signals from the brain. (dystonia.org.uk)
Movement disorders such as dystonia or spasms are neurological conditions, which means they are caused by problems in the nervous system. (bumrungrad.com)

A case of hemifacial spasm first developed on the left side and after successful treatment, developed on the right side. (seattleneurosciences.com)
We present the first report of a case of hemifacial spasm caused by an anomalous, enlarged branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery and treated with microvascular decompression. (elsevier.com)

Hemifacial spasm is most often caused by a blood vessel touching a facial nerve, but it may be caused by a facial nerve injury or a tumor, or it may not have a cause. (mayoclinic.org)
Most of the time, hemifacial spasm is linked to a blood vessel located at the bottom of the brain (often the anterior inferior cerebellar artery) pressing on the facial nerve and causing signals to become mixed up. (medic8.com)
Hemifacial spasm is most often caused by a blood vessel touching a facial nerve. (sparrow.org)
This is successful in cases of hemifacial spasm where the cause is suspected to be a blood vessel compressing the facial nerve. (swedish.org)
The surgeon will locate the blood vessel compressing on the nerve and place a special Teflon sponge between the nerve and the blood vessel relieving the pressure and preventing the spasm. (swedish.org)
The cause of hemifacial spasm is a blood vessel in the back of the brain that pulsates with every heartbeat against the nerve and causes the nerve to be hyper-irritable. (swedish.org)
UPMC neurosurgeons are among the most experienced in the U.S. in treating hemifacial spasm with microvascular decompression , which alleviates the spasms by moving the blood vessel away from the nerve. (upmc.com)
Most cases of hemifacial spasm are caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve, and this vessel is usually too small to be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CAT scan), or angiography. (healthcommunities.com)
Most often hemifacial spasm is caused by a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve at the place where it exits the brainstem. (childneurologyfoundation.org)
Hemifacial spasm is a syndrome of recurring facial muscle twitches and spasms that can occur when the facial nerve is irritated or compressed by a blood vessel that courses along the brainstem. (pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org)
Research has suggested that pressure on a nerve, caused by a blood vessel touching it, leads to hemifacial spasms. (mdpdspecialists.com)
Research points to the fact that Hemifacial Spasm can be caused by a variety of different things such as an injury to the facial nerve, an enlarged blood vessel on the face, Bell's Palsy, a tumor, or in some instances, the cause is never determined. (schlessingereyeandface.com)
In patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS), the spasm is due to cross-compression of the facial nerve by a blood vessel. (elsevier.com)

Hemifacial spasm is a common movement disorder that is caused by the mechanical irritation. (springer.com)
Brain imaging and electrophysiologic studies suggest additional pathologic changes in excitability in the anterior cingulate, primary and secondary motor areas.2 BEB is typically a chronic disorder.3 Botulinum neurotoxin is the medical therapy of choice in BEB and hemifacial spasm (HFS). (omicsonline.org)
To diagnose a movement disorder such as hemifacial spasm, our team of neurology specialists will conduct a physical exam to check for signs of the condition, and determine the cause. (mdpdspecialists.com)
Hemifacial spasm is a facial disorder that is not painful, but its proposed aetiology is so similar to trigeminal neuralgia that it is best described in this chapter. (shahzadshams.com)
In rare cases, eyelid spasms may be an early warning sign of a chronic movement disorder, especially if the spasms are accompanied by other facial twitches or uncontrollable movements. (healthline.com)
Very rarely, eyelid spasms are a symptom of a more serious brain or nerve disorder. (healthline.com)
However, chronic eyelid spasms may be a symptom of a more serious brain or nervous system disorder. (healthline.com)
If you have been diagnosed with a nerve disorder, your doctor may recommend medication and treatment to improve associated symptoms and reduce spasms. (healthline.com)

Campos-Benitez M, Kaufmann AM. Neurovascular compression findings in hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
Evaluation of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in genes related to vascular change causing compression of blood vessels did not show an association with hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
However, it is thought that hemifacial spasm is linked to compression of the facial nerve. (medic8.com)
When medications and injections fail to control spasms, Microvascular Decompression can be a long-term solution to relieving the nerve compression eliminating the spasm. (swedish.org)
It is generally considered that hemifacial spasm (HFS) is caused by arterial or venous compression at the root exit zone (REZ) of the facial nerves. (minervamedica.it)
Hemifacial spasm is commonly caused by compression of the facial nerve by AICA (anterior inferior cerebellar artery) at the root exit zone of the facial nerve. (microneurosurgery.org)
Compression of the facial nerve can commonly result in hemifacial spasm. (epainassist.com)
Other causes of hemifacial spasm may include brainstem injuries or disorders like stroke or multiple sclerosis , which too can cause facial nerve compression. (epainassist.com)
Hemifacial spasm results from vascular compression of the facial nerve (the seventh nerve). (curingfacialpain.com)
Twenty-three patients (4.2%), including one with venous compression, followed a type 3 course with their spasm ceased within three months. (qxmd.com)
The primary cause is compression of the facial nerve due to anomalies in the arteries, but the spasm can also be a symptom of a brain lesion or trauma to the face. (colgate.com)
Harsh, GR & Wilson, CB 1984, ' Neurogenic hypertension and microvascular cross-compression: A review of 50 cases of hemifacial spasm ', Surgical Forum , vol. (elsevier.com)
The best-known neurovascular compression syndrome is trigeminal neuralgia, followed by hemifacial spasm. (aerzteblatt.de)
The most common compression syndrome affects the trigeminal nerve and leads to trigeminal neuralgia, followed by hemifacial spasm, which is caused by vascular compression of the facial nerve. (aerzteblatt.de)

Yaltho TC, Jankovic J. The many faces of hemifacial spasm: differential diagnosis of unilateral facial spasms. (medscape.com)
In cases where there is no clear cause, doctors give a diagnosis of idiopathic hemifacial spasm, which means that the cause of muscle spasm is not known. (medic8.com)
We report a patient with predominantly left sided spasms, electrophysiological diagnosis of bilateral facial spasm, the clinical course after surgical treatment according to MR evidence of elongated vertebral and basilar arteries, and implications of electrophysiological recordings on the pathogenesis of bilateral hemifacial spasm. (bmj.com)

Sharing the view, neurologist Rahul Kulkarni said,"I get five to six patients with facial spasms every week. (aarogya.com)
In hemifacial spasms the nerve on one side fires without command, repeatedly in quick successions to cause facial spasms or twitches only on one side of the face. (aarogya.com)
Patient is immediately releived of the severe pain on the face or facial spasms and is disharged within 24 hours from the hospital. (shahzadshams.com)
The results for ENDOSCOPIC MINIMALLY INVASIVE KEY HOLE SURGERY for Microvascular decompression MVD are excellent and once done patient is relieved of the pain or facial spasms forever and permanently. (shahzadshams.com)
Nose twitching or spasms may be a symptom of facial tics - uncontrollable facial spasms. (healthline.com)

More than three quarters of patients with blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm will benefit from Botulinum Toxin injections. (newcastle-hospitals.org.uk)
Twenty seven patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and sixteen patients with blepharospasm (BS) having mean Jankovic disability rating scale score of 2.56+0.58 SD and 2.81+0.54 SD, respectively, were treated with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. (who.int)
To test the hypothesis that occlusion-positive (OP) patients with blepharospasm (BEB) or hemifacial spasm (HFS) will benefit from a Bangerter occlusion foil (BOF), compared to occlusion-negative (ON) patients. (openophthalmologyjournal.com)

Hemifacial spasm is an involuntary muscle twitch that affects one side of the face. (medic8.com)
Hemifacial spasm, also known as a facial twitch, is characterized by frequent involuntary twitching of one side of the face. (upmc.com)

More advanced cases, or for patients who seek permanent results, may require microdecompression surgery, which is best conducted at experienced neurosurgery centers (see Surgery for Hemifacial Spasm ). (weillcornellbrainandspine.org)

The brow lift sign is co-contraction of the frontalis and orbicularis oculi causing simultaneous eye closure and paradoxical elevation of the eyebrow during a spasm. (neurosigns.org)
Occasionally sufferers report transient dulling hearing on the affected side during a facial spasm- presumably due to stapedius contraction. (blogspot.com)

Occasionally, a tumor can compress the facial nerve and lead to spasms. (infobloom.com)
Since the spasms may be caused (rarely) by a tumor or a vascular malformation, patients should be referred to a qualified neurosurgeon for evaluation before any treatment begins. (weillcornellbrainandspine.org)

The first sign of hemifacial spasm is typically muscle movement in the patient's eyelid and around the eye. (wikipedia.org)
While these injections can be effective for Hemifacial Spasm, the effect is temporary and typically lasts 3 to 6 months. (swedish.org)
A hemifacial spasm typically begins in an isolated area, such as the eyelid, and spreads across one side of the face over time if it is not treated. (infobloom.com)
The good news about Hemifacial Spasm is that it can typically be treated with Botox or oral medications. (schlessingereyeandface.com)
Surgery: Surgery is typically an option if other options fail to provide relief from their spasms. (timconlanmd.com)
Typically, the spasm goes away on its own without the need for treatment . (rxlist.com)
Spasms typically occur every few seconds for a minute or two. (healthline.com)

These are distinguished from hemifacial spasm by the distribution of abnormal movements (more generalized, possibly bilateral) and possibly by electrodiagnostic evaluation. (medscape.com)
Abnormal lateral spread response (LSR) is a typical finding in facial electromyography (EMG) in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS). (thejns.org)
Some hemifacial spasms (HFS) are caused by an abnormal tissue growth pressing on the facial nerve. (nspc.com)
In patients whose spasm disappeared completely following MVD, the abnormal muscle response (lateral spread), which is a characteristic sign of HFS, and the enhancement of the F-wave eventually also disappeared. (elsevier.com)
The investigators assume this is the electrophysiological basis of hemifacial spasm and its characteristic sign abnormal muscle response (AMR). (clinicaltrials.gov)

To diagnose your condition, your doctor will conduct a physical examination and check for signs of hemifacial spasm. (mayoclinic.org)

Causes of hemifacial spasm can be many and thorough understanding of individual condition can help in planning appropriate management for hemifacial spasm. (epainassist.com)
The commonest causes of hemifacial spasm include damage to the facial nerve. (epainassist.com)
Clinicians must appreciate unusual causes of hemifacial spasm so that patients are not denied a curative operation due to atypical radiographic findings. (elsevier.com)

Botox is effective in around 70-80 percent of people with hemifacial spasm. (medic8.com)
What is the prognosis for people with hemifacial spasm? (medic8.com)

Surgery is the preferred treatment for hemifacial spasm. (upmc.com)
Treatment for hemifacial spasm can also be divided into the 3 general categories discussed for trigeminal neuralgia. (pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org)
Microvascular decompression is an effective treatment for hemifacial spasm . (neurosurgery.directory)
The definitive treatment for hemifacial spasm is microvascular decompression (MVD), which cures the disease in 85% to 95% of patients according to reported series. (neurosurgery.directory)

Health-related quality of life in blepharospasm or hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)

Key words, "trigeminal neuralgia" and "hemifacial spasm" showed 320 published articles. (surgicalneurologyint.com)

Effect of previous botulinum neurotoxin treatment on microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
Li MW, Jiang XF, Wu M, He F, Niu C. Clinical Research on Delayed Cure after Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm. (neurosurgery.directory)
Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm: Analyses of Operative Findings and Results in 310 Patients. (neurosurgery.directory)

This surgery often can relieve hemifacial spasm. (mayoclinic.org)
In cases where surgery is conducted, 85 percent of people experience immediate pain relief and only 7 percent of people develop spasms in the future. (medic8.com)
After surgery, spasms occurred only on the right side at increased frequency. (bmj.com)
On the basis of treatment, the hemifacial spasm market is segmented into oral medication, botulinum toxin and surgery. (pharmiweb.com)
the proportions of spasm-free patients were 80.6% and 71.1% (p = 0.021), 89.4% and 81.9% (p = 0.022), and 93.5% and 94.6% (p = 0.699) 1 day, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery in Groups A and B, respectively. (thejns.org)
For more information about Hemifacial spasms, treatment and surgery check out this site. (healthwatchcenter.com)
Microvascular Decompression Surgery (MVD) is a more permanent solution to your hemifacial spasms and may be recommended if medicines and Botox injections are ineffective. (nspc.com)
He specializes in brain aneurysms and cerebrovascular surgery, as well as brain tumors, hemifacial spasm, and trigeminal neuralgia. (seattleneurosciences.com)
About ten days back, she had undergone a microscopic surgery aided by an endoscope for her hemifacial spasms. (aarogya.com)
Treatment for a recurring hemifacial spasm may take the form of prescription oral medication, botulinum toxin injections, or surgery. (infobloom.com)
Dr. Stieg specializes in cerebrovascular surgery, including the microvascular decompression surgery that relieves hemifacial spasm. (weillcornellbrainandspine.org)

Objective:We present a series of six patients with benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm treated with the anticonvulsant, lacosamide. (omicsonline.org)
Benign essential blepharospasm & the eyelid component of hemifacial spasm is treated with five injections, each consisting of 5 unit doses of Botox, injected subcutaneously at the medial and lateral aspect of each eyelid and at the lateral canthus. (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
Botulinum toxin ( Botox ) injections have been used to relieve eye twitching in chronic conditions such as benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. (rxlist.com)
If the spasms become chronic, you may have what's known as "benign essential blepharospasm," which is the name for chronic and uncontrollable winking or blinking. (healthline.com)

Botulinum Toxin Botulinum toxin (or Botox) can be an effective treatment option for Hemifacial Spasm. (swedish.org)
31 patients with hemifacial spasm were treated with botulinum toxin type A injections (Botox, Allergan, Irvine CA, USA). (arvojournals.org)
Hi, Besides Botox injections, drugs that may be used to control hemifacial spasm include Carbamazepine , Clonazepam, and Baclofen. (healthcaremagic.com)
Botox injections can temporarily halt hemifacial spasms. (nspc.com)
If you are considering Botox for hemifacial pain, find out more about treatment options for hemifacial pain at our trigeminal neuralgia page. (nspc.com)
Botulinum Toxin Injections ( Botox, Dysport, Neuronox as brand names) have been used to induce localized, partial paralysis of the eyelid closing muscle (orbicularis oculi), in both blepharospasm & hemifacial spasm . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
Botox Injections are generally administered every three months, with variations based on patient response, and usually give relief within a week of symptoms from the eyelid muscle spasms. (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
The price of botox injections depends on the number of units of Botox injected , which in turn depends on the intensity of the blepharospasm / hemifacial spasm (severity of disease). (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
If you have hemifacial spasm or blepharospasm, you may be a candidate to receive Botox (botulinum toxin) injections to help manage your condition. (umiamihealth.org)
Botox may ease severe spasms for a few months. (healthline.com)

The eye on that side of the face gets involved in twitching ( eyelid spasm ). (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)

A complete neurological exam is performed and if the physician suspects hemifacial spasm, an electromyogram is ordered. (healthcommunities.com)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research related to hemifacial spasm through grants to major research institutions across the country. (childneurologyfoundation.org)
Much of this research focuses on better ways to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure neurological disorders, such as hemifacial spasm. (childneurologyfoundation.org)
To diagnose hemifacial spasm, Dr Tollesson will evaluate your medical history, signs and symptoms, and do a physical and neurological examination. (bssq.com.au)

Mild cases of hemifacial spasms generally respond well to medication. (timconlanmd.com)

As it damages the facial nerve resulting in lack of muscle control, it can cause hemifacial spasms on the affected side. (epainassist.com)

Experts have linked hemifacial spasm to facial nerve injury, Bell's palsy and tumors. (wikipedia.org)
Sometimes, hemifacial spasm may also be linked to Bell's palsy. (medic8.com)
For example, nerve diseases like trigeminal neuralgia or Bell's palsy sometimes cause facial pain, spasms and trouble with eye or facial movement. (medlineplus.gov)

Several medications have been attempted to treat hemifacial spasm with little consistent success. (pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org)

Medications, including anticonvulsant drugs, can relieve hemifacial spasm in some people. (mayoclinic.org)
Surgical treatment in the form of microvascular decompression, which relieves pressure on the facial nerve, will relieve hemifacial spasm in many cases. (childneurologyfoundation.org)

There is no known way to prevent hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)
There are no current guidelines to prevent hemifacial spasm. (swedish.org)

There is a revers process regarding the twitching and this occurs in an atypical Hemifacial spasm. (healthwatchcenter.com)

If a doctor suspects hemifacial spasm, they will ask some questions about additional symptoms and carry out a brief examination. (medic8.com)

There are several tests done to diagnose hemifacial spasm. (wikipedia.org)

For information on familial hemifacial spasm, see OMIM . (visualdx.com)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and surgical outcomes of familial hemifacial spasm (HFS) and to discuss the role of genetic susceptibility . (bvsalud.org)

1 2 To our knowledge, only two cases of bilateral hemifacial spasm have been described in some clinical detail but without electrophysiological recordings. (bmj.com)

Use medications in patients with noncompressive lesions and early idiopathic hemifacial spasm. (medscape.com)
Patients with apparently idiopathic hemifacial spasm may benefit from posterior fossa exploration and microvascular decompression. (medscape.com)

The symptom is facial muscle spasm that usually begins in the eyelid and around the eye. (healthcommunities.com)
It is not a cure for muscle spasms and the injections usually need to be repeated every 3 months or so according to your symptoms. (newcastle-hospitals.org.uk)
74 Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle. (malacards.org)
Hemifacial spasm is a rare neuromuscular condition where involuntary muscle spasms happen on one side of the face. (bssq.com.au)
Muscle spasms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
The involuntary muscle twitching or tics in hemifacial spasm is often a result of stimulation of the facial nerve that supplies to the areas of face. (epainassist.com)
In many others, there may not be any obvious pattern and the involuntary muscle twitching in hemifacial spasm may occur in any muscle supplied by the affected nerve. (epainassist.com)
A hemifacial spasm generally begins in one single muscle, most often the eyelid. (infobloom.com)
An electromyogram is a small, precision needle that is inserted into a facial muscle to record electrical activity and identify irregular spasms. (infobloom.com)
Individuals with mild or infrequent spasms may benefit from taking muscle relaxants, though doctors caution against long-term use of these potentially addicting medications. (infobloom.com)
Muscle relaxants and the drugs used for trigeminal neuralgia commonly are given to patients with hemifacial spasm, however they rarely help. (ufhealth.org)
If you've ever experienced muscular spasm, then you can appreciate how painful and irritating uncontrolled muscle twitching can be. (zenithchiroco.com)
Understanding the mechanism behind hemifacial muscle spasm is essential for achieving maximal improvement and for evaluating treatment options. (zenithchiroco.com)
due to which, the muscle does not receive the message to contract & therefore the spasms & eyelid closure resolves . (oculoplastic-eyelid-orbit-surgery.com)
Coconut oil also prevents muscle spasms, cramping and other issues. (earthclinic.com)
Hemifacial spasms (HFS) are irregular and involuntary muscle spasms on one side of the face. (bumrungrad.com)
Certain medications can trigger muscle spasms throughout your body and on your face. (healthline.com)
If you begin to experience nose twitching or muscle spasms while on prescribed medication, contact your doctor immediately to discuss treatment options that avoid adverse side effects. (healthline.com)
Nerve damage from conditions (such as Parkinson's disease ) or injuries can trigger muscle spasms. (healthline.com)
Involuntary muscle spasms can happen anywhere in the body, including the hands. (healthline.com)

Medication is usually the first port of call for patients with hemifacial spasm and can be beneficial for mild cases when spasms are uncommon. (medic8.com)
Medications may be used in early hemifacial spasm (when spasms are mild and infrequent) or in patients who decline botulinum toxin injection. (medscape.com)
Examination reveals, in addition to the spasms, mild weakness of the affected musculature. (blogspot.com)
Mild cases of hemifacial spasm do not require specific treatment. (precisionhealth.com.au)
For most people, these spasms are very mild and feel like a gentle tug on the eyelid. (healthline.com)

The condition causes the patient considerable social embarrassment and the spasms of the orbicularis oculi result in eye closure making driving difficult. (shahzadshams.com)

abstract = "{\'E}douard Brissaud (1852-1909) was a French neuropsychiatrist of the Charcot school who provided in 1893 the first picture of a patient suffering from hemifacial spasm. (elsevier.com)
abstract = "Objective Although hearing impairment after microvasuclar decompression (MVD) for hemifacial spasm (HFS) is not common, its occurrence could detrimentally affect the patient's surgical outcome. (elsevier.com)

The treatment of choice for hemifacial spasm is botulinum toxin injection of botulinum toxin under EMG guidance. (medscape.com)
For patients with hemifacial spasm, botulinum toxin injection is the recommended initial treatment and often leads to a satisfactory regression of the spasms. (aerzteblatt.de)

At UPMC, the treatment of choice for severe hemifacial spasm is microvascular decompression. (upmc.com)
Although, hemifacial spasm may not be a painful or severe condition, it can cause varying degrees of discomfort. (epainassist.com)
Severe cases of hemifacial spasm can be more troublesome and may need advanced care and treatment. (epainassist.com)
I have been performing two to three surgeries per week of microvascular decompression either for trigeminal neuralgia (severe facial pain) or hemifacial spasms. (aarogya.com)
Severe spasm that does not abate suggests failure to achieve adequate decompression, and reoperation should be considered. (neurosurgery.directory)
Re-operation was also performed in one patient four days after the first MVD due to persisting and even more severe spasm. (qxmd.com)

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Perforating branches from offending arteries in hemifacial spasm: anatomical correlation with vertebrobasilar configuration. (1/61)

Botulinum toxin treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm: objective response evaluation. (2/61)

Preoperative assessment of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm using constructive interference in steady state-three-dimensional Fourier transformation magnetic resonance imaging. (3/61)

Hemifacial spasm due to cerebellopontine angle meningiomas--two case reports. (4/61)

Tic convulsif caused by cerebellopontine angle schwannoma. (5/61)

Clinical usefulness of magnetic resonance cisternography in patients having hemifacial spasm. (6/61)

Cerebellopontine angle epidermoid tumor presenting with 'tic convulsif' and tinnitus--case report. (7/61)

Snare technique of vascular transposition for microvascular decompression--technical note. (8/61)

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Perforating branches from offending arteries in hemifacial spasm: anatomical correlation with vertebrobasilar configuration. (1/61)

Botulinum toxin treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm: objective response evaluation. (2/61)

Preoperative assessment of trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm using constructive interference in steady state-three-dimensional Fourier transformation magnetic resonance imaging. (3/61)

Hemifacial spasm due to cerebellopontine angle meningiomas--two case reports. (4/61)

Tic convulsif caused by cerebellopontine angle schwannoma. (5/61)

Clinical usefulness of magnetic resonance cisternography in patients having hemifacial spasm. (6/61)

Cerebellopontine angle epidermoid tumor presenting with 'tic convulsif' and tinnitus--case report. (7/61)

Snare technique of vascular transposition for microvascular decompression--technical note. (8/61)

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