Meige Syndrome
| Definition: |
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) |
| Notes: |
note X refs: do not confuse with Meige Syndrome of familial lymphedema ( = MILROY'S DISEASE see LYMPHEDEMA) nor with MEIGS' SYNDROME |
| Previously Indexed: |
Blepharospasm (1975-1984),Dystonia (1982-1984),Facial Muscles (1966-1984) |
Meige Syndrome Definitions and Terms
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