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Torticollis

Synonyms
Inherited torticollis

Summary

Torticollis is a twisted neck as a result of shortening of sternocleidomastoid muscle. This short and fibrotic muscle pulls the head laterally and rotates the chin and face to the opposite end. Facial asymmetry may be a manifestation (summary by Engin et al., 1997). [from OMIM]

Available tests

12 tests are in the database for this condition.

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Clinical tests (12 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

Clinical features

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