Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Lingual Dystonia Induced by Speaking

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BUDAK F., Aydin E., Koçkaya A., İLBAY G.

CASE REPORTS IN NEUROLOGY, sa.1, ss.18-20, 2013 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000347000
  • Dergi Adı: CASE REPORTS IN NEUROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.18-20
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Primary lingual dystonia is a rare condition, especially when it is only induced by speaking. Trihexyphenidyl failed to improve the symptoms. Several case series have demonstrated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injection for the management of focal lingual movement disorders. Only 1 case of botulinum toxin injection for primary lingual dystonia induced by speaking has been reported, but this treatment has limited effectiveness. Our patient was treated with botulinum toxin using a superficial approach for injection into the tongue with continuing excellent results. Lingual botulinum toxin injection is a fairly simple, safe and viable treatment option for lingual dystonia induced by speaking.