| Latanoprost in hemifacial spasm. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11789895 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An empirical observation that the prostaglandin derivate latanoprost quited facial spasms in patients with glaucoma prompted us to study latanoprost in non-glaucomatous patients with hemifacial spasms [HFS]. This explorative trial followed an open-label, prospective treatment design. At short term, most patients showed no or only mild improvement and subsequently needed therapy with Botulinum toxin A. Although these results are not impressive, latanoprost could be considered as an interesting alternative in the treatment of patients with HFS and with concomitant glaucoma. A role for prostaglandins in the trigeminofacial reflex is hypothesised. |
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Authors:
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Luc Crevits; Maarten Goethals; Niels Libbrecht; Koen Paemeleire |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prostaglandins & other lipid mediators Volume: 67 ISSN: 1098-8823 ISO Abbreviation: Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. Publication Date: 2002 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-01-14 Completed Date: 2002-08-06 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9808648 Medline TA: Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 27-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Neuro-Ophthalmology Unit, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. Luc.crevits@rug.ac.be |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Female Glaucoma / complications, drug therapy Hemifacial Spasm / drug therapy* Humans Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / therapeutic use* Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; 130209-82-4/latanoprost |
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