Cervical dystonia: causes
Evidence-based neurology checklist on cervical dystonia: causes: Familial Cervical dystonia is familial in 15% of cases There is a family history of movement disorders in about 45% Possible genes include DYT1, GNAL, THAP1, TOR1A, and PMM2 Structural brain lesions Other causes
Familial
- Cervical dystonia is familial in 15% of cases
- There is a family history of movement disorders in about 45%
- Possible genes include DYT1, GNAL, THAP1, TOR1A, and PMM2
Structural brain lesions
Other causes
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