Case Report: Abnormal Movements of the Tongue Years after Tonsillar Cancer Treatment-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Case Report: Abnormal Movements of the Tongue Years after Tonsillar Cancer Treatment

Published:2024-07-26 Issue:3 Volume:7 Page:186-189
ISSN:2582-0370
Container-title:Asploro Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Case Reports
language:en
Short-container-title:Asp Biomed Clin Case Rep

Author:

Bhatia Sahibjot¹,Gahoonia Nimrit²,Goswami Kartik¹,Yakhchalian Pegah³,Pantera Richard⁴

Affiliation:

1. Clinical Sciences, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, USA

2. Clinical Sciences, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA, USA

3. Psychiatry, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Visalia, CA, USA

4. Neurology, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Visalia, CA, USA

Abstract

This case describes a 52-year-old female who presented with abnormal movements of the left side of her tongue. The patient was diagnosed with radiation induced myokymia of the tongue. This diagnosis was established based on history and exam findings, while also ruling out the original concern of recurrence of her tonsillar cancer using MRI imaging. The standard for diagnosing myokymia is through the use of electromyographic studies, however this study was not possible with the resources at the hospital.

Publisher

Asploro Open Access Publications

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