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Palatal myoclonus is a rapid spasm of the muscles in the roof of the mouth, which results in clicking or popping in the ear. It is usually due to lesions on brain nerve pathways.

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Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005.

Goetz, CG. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2003.

Reviewer Info: James L. Demetroulakos, M.D., F.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 07/25/2007

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