Hemifacial Spasm
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Findings from R. Behbehani and co-researchers advance knowledge in hemifacial spasm
2009 MAY 19 - (NewsRx.com) -- "A 47-year-old man presented with right parotid swelling and a history of frequent attacks of hemifacial spasm. MRI of the brain and neck showed a mass in the right parotid gland," researchers in Kuwait report. "Fine needle aspiration biopsy of the mass revealed a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland, which was confirmed after total right parotidectomy. His attacks of hemifacial spasm did not improve after surgery and 8 months postoperatively, he received botulinum toxin-A injections, which improved his symptoms," wrote R. Behbehani and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Clinicians need to be aware that patients with occult parotid tumors can present like patients with classic hemifacial spasm." Behbehani and colleagues published their study in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Parotid Tumor Presenting With Hemifacial Spasm. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009;25(2):141-142). For additional information, contact R. Behbehani, Ibn Sina Hospital, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Oculoplast & Orbital Surgery Service, Kuwait, Kuwait. Publisher contact information for the journal Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 530 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106-3621, USA. Keywords: Kuwait, Adenoma, Biopsy, Diagnostics, Endocrinology, Hemifacial Spasm, Medical Device, Pleomorphic Adenoma, Surgery. This article was prepared by Life Science Weekly editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Life Science Weekly via NewsRx.com.
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