Intractable Blepharospasm Treated With Bilateral Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation

Background: Biepharospasm can be present as an isolated dystonia or in conjunction with other forms of cranial dystonia.Case Report: We report a case of a 69-year-old male with craniocervical dystonia, manifesting primarily as incapacitating blepharospasm refractory medical treatments. He underwent bilateral globus pallidus (GP) deep brain stimulation,(DBS) with complete resolution blepharospasm and sustained benefit at 12 months postoperatively.Discussion: This case illustrates successful treatment of blepharospasm with pallidal stimulation. GP-DBS should be considered a reasonable therapeutic option for intractable blepharospasm.