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Palatal myoclonus - All Information

Definition of Palatal myoclonus:

Palatal myoclonus is a rapid contraction (spasm) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

It is usually due to lesions on brain nerve pathways, including multiple sclerosis.

Symptoms:

Clicking in the ear
Popping in the ear

Reviewed last on: 10/10/2008
Alan Lipkin, MD, Otolaryngologist, Private Practice, Denver, Colorado. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005.

Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2003.

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