Palatal myoclonus responding to lamotrigine
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چکیده
Palatal myoclonus (PM) is a rare neurological condition with no established treatment. We report on a case of PM with a good response to lamotrigine.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seizure
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002