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Benign essential blepharospasm MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025


MeSH Supplementary
Benign essential blepharospasm
Unique ID
C535428
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C535428
Entry Term(s)
Blepharospasm, Benign Essential
Essential Blepharospasm
Eyelid Twitching
Primary Blepharospasm
Spasm of Eyelids
Registry Numbers
0
Heading Mapped to
*Blepharospasm
Frequency
114
Note
A DYSTONIC DISORDER that affects the orbicularis oculi muscles; onset is typically in middle age. Symptoms include eye irritation and frequent BLINKING, progressing to involuntary SPASMS of eyelid closure and possibly functional blindness. It is likely caused by a combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors and may be associated with polymorphisms in the DRD5 gene. OMIM: 606798
Date of Entry
2010/08/25
Revision Date
2015/08/17
Benign essential blepharospasm Preferred
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