Presentation of the Consequences of Acute Dystonic Episodes

Finally, patients may present with the consequences of acute dystonic episodes such as:

  • Chipped teeth (Fig 1)
  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation
  • Tongue injuries (Fig 2)
  • Respiratory distress secondary to pharyngeal muscle involvement

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Fig 1: Chipped teeth
Fig 1: Chipped teeth

 

Fig 3: Tongue injury
Fig 3: Tongue injury