Successful treatment of hereditary trembling chin with botulinum toxin

Hereditary trembling chin is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by recurrent bouts of tremor involving the chin. These episodes are precipitated by emotional upset. There has been considerable debate about the gravity of this condition. This may be a benign movement disorder; however, the...

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Published in:	Journal of child neurology Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 154
Main Authors:	Gordon, K, Cadera, W, Hinton, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1993
Subjects:	Adult Botulinum Toxins - administration & dosage Child Chin Humans Injections, Intramuscular Male Neurologic Examination - drug effects Pedigree Tremor - drug therapy Tremor - genetics
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Summary:	Hereditary trembling chin is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by recurrent bouts of tremor involving the chin. These episodes are precipitated by emotional upset. There has been considerable debate about the gravity of this condition. This may be a benign movement disorder; however, the rhythmic trembling of mentalis at rest or during times of stress in these patients is often misinterpreted as betraying an incipient emotional upset. For this reason, some patients with this condition may find it socially disabling. We have recently successfully treated one such family with regular botulinum toxin injections to the mentalis muscle.
ISSN:	0883-0738
DOI:	10.1177/088307389300800208