Oromandibular dystonia
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Synopsis
It may be associated with blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and/or spasmodic dysphonia. The cause is unknown, although these movements may occur in the setting of tardive syndrome as a result of dopamine-blocking medications. Peak onset of symptoms occurs at 50-60 years of age. The condition is rare and more common in women than in men. There is no cure.
Codes
ICD10CM:G24.4 – Idiopathic orofacial dystonia
SNOMEDCT:
230328001 – Isolated oromandibular dystonia
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Tics
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Drug-induced movement disorder
- Whipple disease
- Neuroacanthocytosis
- Huntington disease
- Functional neurologic disorder
- Trismus
- Temporomandibular joint disorders
- Bruxism
- Edentulous dyskinesia
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Drug Reaction Data
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Last Reviewed:08/12/2019
Last Updated:08/29/2019
Last Updated:08/29/2019