Hypertrophy of the Spinalis Cervicis Muscle in Cervical Dystonia.
Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y)
; 13: 42, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT) is the first line treatment for cervical dystonia (CD) and treatment outcome significantly depends on the correct identification of the muscles involved. Phenomenology shown In a case with insufficient response to BoNT treatment further work up with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the neck revealed a hypertrophic spinalis cervicis muscle, that is not commonly involved in CD. Educational value This highlights the use of MRI for muscle selection in treatment refractory CD cases.Palavras-chave
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Torcicolo
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Toxinas Botulínicas Tipo A
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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