About The Medical Condition Blepharospasm-Oromandibular Dystonia Syndrome, Idiopathic

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Blepharospasm-Oromandibular Dystonia Syndrome, Idiopathic

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Blepharospasm-Oromandibular Dystonia Syndrome, Idiopathic Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Blepharospasm-Oromandibular Dystonia Syndrome, Idiopathic?

A syndrome characterized by orofacial DYSTONIA; including BLEPHAROSPASM; forceful jaw opening; lip retraction; platysma muscle spasm; and tongue protrusion. It primarily affects older adults, with an incidence peak in the seventh decade of life. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p108)

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