Abstract
We previously observed that diseases of the anterior ocular segment predispose to primary blepharospasm, but not to other focal dystonias. In this multicenter study, we tested whether prior scoliosis, which increases the risk of developing cervical dystonia, is also a predisposing factor to blepharospasm. The frequency of scoliosis did not differ between blepharospasm patients and controls. This finding supports the hypothesis that environmental risk factors may be specific for a single form of adult-onset dystonia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 576-578 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Movement Disorders |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 15 2007 |
Keywords
- Blepharospasm
- Dystonia
- Risk factors
- Scoliosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neuroscience(all)