Cervical Dystonia, Primary
MESHC566572
A clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of autosomal dominant movement disorders characterized by sustained dystonic muscle contractions causing involuntary twisting movements and/or postures, where causes such as cerebral lesions (especially of the basal ganglia), drugs, or other neurologic disorders have not been found. Adult-onset torsion dystonia usually remains focal and is localized in the upper part of the body. OMIM: 602124
Synonyms
- Dystonia, Primary Cervical
- Torsion dystonia 7
- Torsion dystonia, focal adult-onset
- Primary adult-onset torsion dystonia
- Dystonia 7, Torsion
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