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)

Descriptor ID	D004422
MeSH Number(s)	C10.228.140.079.357 C10.228.662.300.200 C10.574.500.393 C16.320.400.330
Concept/Terms	Dystonia Musculorum Deformans Dystonia Musculorum Deformans Dystonia Deformans Musculorum Dystonia Deformans Progressiva Torsion Dystonia Dystonias, Torsion Oppenheim-Ziehen Disease Oppenheim Ziehen Disease Progressive Torsion Spasm Spasm, Progressive Torsion Torsion Spasm, Progressive Torsion Disease of Childhood Childhood Torsion Disease Torsion Disease, Childhood Idiopathic Torsion Dystonia Dystonia, Idiopathic Torsion Dystonias, Idiopathic Torsion Idiopathic Torsion Dystonias Torsion Dystonia, Idiopathic

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