Preferred Label : dystonia musculorum deformans;

MeSH definition : 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);

MeSH synonym : dystonia deformans musculorum; dystonias, torsion; torsion disease of childhood; torsion spasm, progressive; childhood torsion disease; spasm, progressive torsion; oppenheim ziehen disease; progressive torsion spasm; oppenheim-ziehen disease; dystonia deformans progressiva; torsion dystonia; torsion disease, childhood;

CISMeF synonym : idiopathic torsion dystonia;

Related MeSH term : Dystonia, Idiopathic Torsion; Dystonias, Idiopathic Torsion; Idiopathic Torsion Dystonias; Torsion Dystonia, Idiopathic;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystonia musculorum deformans;

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