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.

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Cureus
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2025-12-14
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99201
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Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
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Idiopathic Isolated Focal Jaw Tremor Responsive to Botulinum Toxin: A Case Report

Fábio Godinho, Alexandre Camões-Barbosa, Rui Peres
Cureus
Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
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Idiopathic Isolated Focal Jaw Tremor Responsive to Botulinum Toxin: A Case Report

Fábio Godinho, Alexandre Camões-Barbosa, Rui Peres
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Abstract

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.

CureusVol. 17(12)
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)
Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
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