Hemicontracture and facial myokimia as the first manifestation of multiplesclerosis.

Continuous facial myokimia (CFM) are characterized by a contracted facial a ppearance and vermicular movements that spread across a hemiface. Pontine l esions are their most frequent cause. Although their occurrence during the course of multiple sclerosis is not uncommun, CFM are rarely the first sign of the disease. We report two cases of CMF as first manifestation of multi ple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is the first diagnosis to suspect in youn g people with CFM.