Lip chorea and paresis of the external pterygoid muscles : commonly called 'stammering' / by Edward Blake.

  • Blake, Edward.
Date:
1890
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Credit: Lip chorea and paresis of the external pterygoid muscles : commonly called 'stammering' / by Edward Blake. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    99 PROGNOSIS. Are there any dependable elements of forecast as to the curability of a particular case ? There certainly are. The favourable nature of our opinion depends on the usual conditions which influence us in prophesy- ing as to the probable future of a neurosis. Heredity, age, sex, environment and habits. Occupation and climate; some stammer at the sea- side only. Cardiac chorea often complicates St. Vitus’ Dance of the lip; these cases are not easy to treat with success. I have found it quite impossible to cure those who do not want to be benefited. The molluscous, invertebrate, irresolute youth is past hope; it is wiser not to undertake such a case.