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Myerson's sign
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Myerson’s sign is a medical condition where a patient is unable to resist blinking when tapped on the glabella, the area above the nose and between the eyebrows.
Differential diagnosis of causes of Myerson’s sign
Differential diagnosis of causes of Myerson’s sign
It is often an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease.
References
References
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