Isolated Myoclonus of the Vocal Folds

Conclusion: Isolated VFM is an unusual manifestation of pontine injury, resulting in a sudden, involuntary, and non-rhythmic vocal fold movement. This laryngeal pathology is not associated with either dyspnea or dysphonia and most likely not with inefficient swallowing.

Source: Journal of Voice - October 29, 2012 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tal Marom, Haim Flaksman, Nophar Ben-David, Ron Dabby, Ronit Gilad, Yael Oestreicher-Kedem, Yehudah Roth Source Type: research