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Cervical Dystonia, Primary MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2024


MeSH Supplementary
Cervical Dystonia, Primary
Unique ID
C566572
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C566572
Entry Term(s)
Dystonia 7, Torsion
Dystonia, Primary Cervical
Primary adult-onset torsion dystonia
Torsion dystonia 7
Torsion dystonia, focal adult-onset
Registry Number
0
Heading Mapped to
Dystonia / *congenital
Frequency
28
Note
A clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of autosomal dominant movement disorders characterized by sustained dystonic muscle contractions causing involuntary twisting movements and/or postures, where causes such as cerebral lesions (especially of the basal ganglia), drugs, or other neurologic disorders have not been found. Adult-onset torsion dystonia usually remains focal and is localized in the upper part of the body. OMIM: 602124
Date of Entry
2012/11/05
Revision Date
2015/08/18
Cervical Dystonia, Primary Preferred
Torsion dystonia 7 Narrower
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