SPONTANEOUS BUCCOLINGUOFACIAL DYSKINESIA IN THE ELDERLY

作者: P. J. Delwaide , M. Desseilles

DOI: 10.1111/J.1600-0404.1977.TB01431.X

关键词: Abnormal movementsDyskinesiaMasticationStereotyped movementsPhonationPhysical therapyAudiologyMedicine

摘要: Buccolinguofacial dyskinesia consists of repetitive, non-rhythmic abnormal movements which occur at the speed normal voluntary movement. To observer they do not suggests a activity mastication or phonation. This type was evidenced in 88 patients out total 240 elderly examined. It is more frequent females than males. Incidence does increase with age. Frequency highly variable individually. Every subject seems to have comparatively stable frequency his own. Dyskinesia reduced suppressed by neuroleptics, whereas stereotyped limbs are affected. Individualization buccolinguofacial from other should consequently rest on both its clinical features and pharmacological sensitivity.