Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Snout spasm
Definition: Wrinkled nose with lips in a position that looks like the snout of an animal (Hamilton 1976).
Exploration: The presence of snout spasm can be established by observing the patient with or without interacting with him/her.
Synonym: Snout crampt
Reference:
Hamilton M. Fish´s Schizophrenia, 2nd Ed. Bristol: John Wright & Sons Ltd; 1976, p. 60.
Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek