Cervical dystonia (Q101497)
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Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a focal dystonia of the neck. It may result in a variety of abnormal neck positions. These consist of rotation (torticollis), extension (retrocollis), lateral tilt (laterocollis), or flexion (anterocollis). The movements may be sustained (tonic), jerky (clonic), or a combination, and may be associated with pain.
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| English | Cervical dystonia |
Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a focal dystonia of the neck. It may result in a variety of abnormal neck positions. These consist of rotation (torticollis), extension (retrocollis), lateral tilt (laterocollis), or flexion (anterocollis). The movements may be sustained (tonic), jerky (clonic), or a combination, and may be associated with pain. |
