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'Pathological' exaggerated jaw jerk?
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'Pathological' exaggerated jaw jerk?
by mysticgal207, Jun 17, 2001 12:00AM
What is the significance of a "pathological" exaggerated jaw jerk?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-RPS, Jun 17, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Stormy:
It depends on what you mean by pathological? If it is exaggerated then it might be a normal variation, it might be due to cranial nerve damage or insult, or it might be due to cortical damage. It might also be due to a metabolic cause that is systemic in etiology. As with anything in neurology, the significance of the finding depends on the etiology of the finding.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
It depends on what you mean by pathological? If it is exaggerated then it might be a normal variation, it might be due to cranial nerve damage or insult, or it might be due to cortical damage. It might also be due to a metabolic cause that is systemic in etiology. As with anything in neurology, the significance of the finding depends on the etiology of the finding.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
