Essential Palatal Myoclonus and Clicking Tinnitus in a Nine-Year-Old Boy-A Case Report

Laryngoscope. 2024 Jan;134(1):397-399. doi: 10.1002/lary.30734. Epub 2023 May 10.

Abstract

The work describes a case of palatal myoclonus with distressing tinnitus in a 9-year-old boy and its successful treatment with injections of botulinum toxin. This case report discusses common questions about myoclonic-induced clicking tinnitus and provides answers. Laryngoscope, 134:397-399, 2024.

Keywords: objective tinnitus; palatal myoclonus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Botulinum Toxins* / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Injections / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Myoclonus* / complications
  • Myoclonus* / diagnosis
  • Palatal Muscles
  • Palate, Soft
  • Tinnitus* / drug therapy
  • Tinnitus* / etiology

Substances

  • Botulinum Toxins