Dystonia Musculorum Deformans
Synonyms
Childhood Torsion Disease
Dystonia Deformans Musculorum
Dystonia Deformans Progressiva
Dystonia, Idiopathic Torsion
Dystonias, Idiopathic Torsion
Dystonias, Torsion
Idiopathic Torsion Dystonia
Idiopathic Torsion Dystonias
Oppenheim Ziehen Disease
Oppenheim-Ziehen Disease
Progressive Torsion Spasm
Spasm, Progressive Torsion
Torsion Disease of Childhood
Torsion Disease, Childhood
Torsion Dystonia
Torsion Dystonia, Idiopathic
Torsion Spasm, Progressive
A condition characterized by focal DYSTONIA that progresses to involuntary spasmodic contractions of the muscles of the legs, trunk, arms, and face. The hands are often spared, however, sustained axial and limb contractions may lead to a state where the body is grossly contorted. Onset is usually in the first or second decade. Familial patterns of inheritance, primarily autosomal dominant with incomplete penetrance, have been identified. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1078)
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