论文信息 - Hemifacial spasm in a patient with neurofibromatosis and Arnold-Chiari malformation: a unique case association.

Hemifacial spasm in a patient with neurofibromatosis and Arnold-Chiari malformation: a unique case association.

BACKGROUND The association of hemifacial spasm (HFS), Chiari type I malformation (CIM) and neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has not been described yet. CASE REPORT We report the case of a 31-year-old woman with NF1 who developed a right-sided HFS. On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) a CIM was seen without syringomyelia. The patient has been successfully treated with botulinum toxin type A injections for 5 years without major side effects. CONCLUSION Clinical features of HFS, CMI and NF1 are highlighted together with their possible relationship. Also, therapeutic strategies are also discussed.

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