Spasmodic torticollis
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| Spasmodic torticollis | |
| ICD-10 | G24.3 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 333.83 |
| DiseasesDB | 13180 |
| MeSH | D014103 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Spasmodic torticollis is a neurological movement disorder causing the neck to involuntarily turn to the left, right, upwards, and/or downwards. The condition is also referred to as "cervical dystonia".
Retrocollis is a spasmodic torticollis drawing the head backward. It may be seen in cases using dopamine-blocking neuroleptics. Adolescents and young adults are more susceptible compared to middle-aged and older individuals.
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