Definition
Palatal myoclonus is a rapid spasm of the muscles in the roof of the mouth, which results in clicking or popping in the ear. It is usually due to lesions on brain nerve pathways.
Review Date:8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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