• Source: Procerus sign

The procerus sign (vertical wrinkling of the forehead) is a medical sign consisting of vertical forehead wrinkling around the bridge of the nose and the glabella. This can be seen in neurodegenerative diseases such as progressive supranuclear palsy.




Definition


The procerus sign is defined as wrinkling around the bridge of the nose and the glabella.




Differential


The procerus sign can be seen in neurodegenerative diseases such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). It is highly specific to PSP compared to other disorders involving Parkinsonism.




Mechanism


Dystonia of the procerus muscle or the corrugator supercilii muscle leads to abnormal muscle contraction. It is present both when the eyes are open and when they are closed, including during blinking.




History


The procerus sign may also be known as "vertical wrinkling of the forehead" because it often does not just involve the procerus muscle.




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