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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Procerus sign
			\| synonyms = Glabellar sign
			\| field = [[Neurology]]
			\| symptoms = Involuntary contraction of the [[procerus muscle]]
			\| causes = [[Parkinson's disease]], [[Progressive supranuclear palsy]]
			\| diagnosis = Clinical examination
			\| differential = [[Blepharospasm]], [[Hemifacial spasm]]
			\| treatment = [[Botulinum toxin]] injections, [[Levodopa]]
			\| frequency = Common in [[Parkinson's disease]]
			}}
	'''Procerus sign''' is a clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. It is often associated with [[Parkinson's disease]] and other [[extrapyramidal disorders]]. The sign is named after the [[procerus muscle]], which is the muscle that is primarily responsible for this wrinkling.		'''Procerus sign''' is a clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. It is often associated with [[Parkinson's disease]] and other [[extrapyramidal disorders]]. The sign is named after the [[procerus muscle]], which is the muscle that is primarily responsible for this wrinkling.

	==Clinical significance==		==Clinical significance==

	The procerus sign is often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease and other extrapyramidal disorders. It is caused by the contraction of the procerus muscle, which results in the formation of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. This sign is often used as a diagnostic tool in the clinical setting, as it can help to differentiate Parkinson's disease from other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.		The procerus sign is often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease and other extrapyramidal disorders. It is caused by the contraction of the procerus muscle, which results in the formation of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. This sign is often used as a diagnostic tool in the clinical setting, as it can help to differentiate Parkinson's disease from other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

	In addition to Parkinson's disease, the procerus sign can also be seen in other conditions that affect the nervous system. These include [[Huntington's disease]], [[Wilson's disease]], and [[progressive supranuclear palsy]]. In these conditions, the procerus sign is often accompanied by other clinical signs and symptoms, such as [[bradykinesia]], [[rigidity]], and [[tremor]].		In addition to Parkinson's disease, the procerus sign can also be seen in other conditions that affect the nervous system. These include [[Huntington's disease]], [[Wilson's disease]], and [[progressive supranuclear palsy]]. In these conditions, the procerus sign is often accompanied by other clinical signs and symptoms, such as [[bradykinesia]], [[rigidity]], and [[tremor]].

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==

	The diagnosis of the procerus sign is usually made based on the clinical examination. The physician will look for the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead, which are indicative of the contraction of the procerus muscle. In some cases, additional tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.		The diagnosis of the procerus sign is usually made based on the clinical examination. The physician will look for the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead, which are indicative of the contraction of the procerus muscle. In some cases, additional tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==

	The treatment of the procerus sign is primarily focused on managing the underlying condition that is causing it. This may involve the use of medications to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders. In some cases, physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve muscle strength and flexibility.		The treatment of the procerus sign is primarily focused on managing the underlying condition that is causing it. This may involve the use of medications to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders. In some cases, physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve muscle strength and flexibility.

	==See also==		==See also==

	* [[Parkinson's disease]]		* [[Parkinson's disease]]
	* [[Extrapyramidal symptoms]]		* [[Extrapyramidal symptoms]]
	* [[Procerus muscle]]		* [[Procerus muscle]]

	==References==		==References==

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	[[Category:Medical signs]]		[[Category:Medical signs]]
	[[Category:Parkinson's disease]]		[[Category:Parkinson's disease]]
	[[Category:Extrapyramidal disorders]]		[[Category:Extrapyramidal disorders]]

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'''Procerus sign''' is a clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. It is often associated with [[Parkinson's disease]] and other [[extrapyramidal disorders]]. The sign is named after the [[procerus muscle]], which is the muscle that is primarily responsible for this wrinkling.

==Clinical significance==

The procerus sign is often seen in patients with Parkinson's disease and other extrapyramidal disorders. It is caused by the contraction of the procerus muscle, which results in the formation of transverse wrinkles on the forehead. This sign is often used as a diagnostic tool in the clinical setting, as it can help to differentiate Parkinson's disease from other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

In addition to Parkinson's disease, the procerus sign can also be seen in other conditions that affect the nervous system. These include [[Huntington's disease]], [[Wilson's disease]], and [[progressive supranuclear palsy]]. In these conditions, the procerus sign is often accompanied by other clinical signs and symptoms, such as [[bradykinesia]], [[rigidity]], and [[tremor]].

==Diagnosis==

The diagnosis of the procerus sign is usually made based on the clinical examination. The physician will look for the presence of transverse wrinkles on the forehead, which are indicative of the contraction of the procerus muscle. In some cases, additional tests may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms.

==Treatment==

The treatment of the procerus sign is primarily focused on managing the underlying condition that is causing it. This may involve the use of medications to control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders. In some cases, physical therapy may also be recommended to help improve muscle strength and flexibility.

==See also==

* [[Parkinson's disease]]
* [[Extrapyramidal symptoms]]
* [[Procerus muscle]]

==References==

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[[Category:Medical signs]]
[[Category:Parkinson's disease]]
[[Category:Extrapyramidal disorders]]

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