Trismus. An unusual sign in polymyositis.
Arch Neurol
; 42(11): 1116-8, 1985 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Neuromuscular disease is an unusual cause of trismus. However, we describe two patients with severe polymyositis who had difficulty opening their mouths during the acute phase of the illness. Electromyography demonstrated involvement of the masseters, and there was no evidence of myasthenia. The mechanism appeared to be decreased elasticity of the masseter because of inflammation, edema, and perhaps contractures.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Trismo
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Miosite
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1985
Tipo de documento:
Article