Palatal myoclonus
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Palatal myoclonus is a fast spasm (contraction) of the muscles in the roof of the mouth.
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Causes
Palatal myoclonus is most often due to damage (lesions) to brain nerve pathways. Stroke is the most common cause. The problem most often develops about a year after the stroke occurs. Other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, trauma, or tumor may also lead to this problem.
Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- Clicking in the ear
- Popping in the ear
- Fluttering sounds in the ear with normal hearing
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References
Jankovic J. Parkinson disease and other movement disorders. In: Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SL, Newman NJ, eds. Bradley and Daroff's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 96.
Kim JS, Caplan LR. Vertebrobasilar disease. In: Grotta JC, Albers GW, Broderick JP, et al, eds. Stroke: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 26.