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Torticollis

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Involuntary contractions of the neck musculature resulting in an abnormal posture of or abnormal movements of the head. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:70070008
  • UMLS:C0949445
  • MSH:D014103
  • UMLS:C0152116
  • SNOMEDCT_US:74333002
  • SNOMEDCT_US:270476009
  • UMLS:C0040485
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The word torticollis comes from Latin words meaning twisted neck. Spasmodic torticollis is a focal dystonia that affects the neck and sometimes the shoulders, leading to involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, abnormal movements and postures of the head and neck. The abnormal movements can have both tonic and clonic components and can results in pain and discomfort. Spasmodic torticollis is the most common focal dystonia.

definition

Involuntary contractions of the neck musculature resulting in an abnormal posture of or abnormal movements of the head.

has exact synonym

Spasmodic torticollis, Wry neck, Cervical dystonia, Loxia

id

HP:0000473