Post-irradiation neuromyotonia affecting trigeminal nerve distribution: An unusual presentation

Jose M. Diaz; Edward S. Urban; Jade S. Schiffman; Andrew C. Peterson

doi:10.1212/wnl.42.5.1102

Post-irradiation neuromyotonia affecting trigeminal nerve distribution: An unusual presentation

Jose M. Diaz, Edward S. Urban, Jade S. Schiffman, Andrew C. Peterson

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We describe two patients who developed neuromyotonia of the floor of the mouth after irradiation of a motor branch (V3) of the trigeminal nerve. The neuromyotonia manifested as sustained muscle contraction due to peripheral nerve dysfunction. The neuromyotonia in both patients was controlled with carbamazepine. Radiation-exposed nerves can become symptomatic months or years after completion of radiation therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1102-1104
Number of pages	3
Journal	Neurology
Volume	42
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.42.5.1102
State	Published - May 1992

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