Idiopathic Isolated Focal Jaw Tremor Responsive to Botulinum Toxin: A Case Report
Jaw tremor is a form of orofacial tremor that can be seen as a symptom of various neurological disorders. Diagnosis and management are hindered when it presents without other neurological symptoms, and there is no consensus regarding the treatment approach. The authors report a case of a 72-year-old female with idiopathic isolated persistent jaw tremor. Diagnostic workup included clinical and electromyographic assessment. A significant therapeutic effect was observed with ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections.
Authors
- Fábio Godinho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7100-4303)
- Alexandre Camões-Barbosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0003-6367)
- Rui Peres
Institutions
- Unidade Local de Saúde de São José (PT)
- Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99201
- Primary Topic
- Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00