Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm is involuntary twitching or contractions of muscles on one side of the face, most often from a blood vessel pressing on the facial nerve.
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Treatment
- Botulinum toxin injections (first-line)
- Anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, gabapentin) in some cases
- Microvascular decompression surgery for refractory cases
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References
- AAN. Movement Disorder Resources.