Subject:
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DCN MP - Plasticity and memory DCN MP - Plasticity and memory NCEBP 10: Human Movement & Fatigue DCN PAC - Perception action and control |
Organization:
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Neurology Otorhinolaryngology |
Journal title:
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Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
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Abstract:
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BACKGROUND: The pathophysiology of primary focal dystonia remains insufficiently understood, but may be explained by a 'double-lesion' model, in which a particular trigger on top of an intrinsic susceptibility due to a certain genetic predisposition can induce dystonia. CASE-REPORT: Here, we describe a patient who developed cervical dystonia soon after ear surgery (revision stapedectomy), which had caused vestibular hypofunction. DISCUSSION: We also discuss other cases of dystonia associated with vestibular lesions and with other reported triggers, and put these into the context of the possible pathophysiology.
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