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Dystonia Musculorum Deformans (Torsion Dystonia) Summary

Description: 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)

Also Known As: Torsion Dystonia; Dystonia Deformans Musculorum; Dystonia Deformans Progressiva; Torsion Disease of Childhood; Dystonia, Idiopathic Torsion Show All >>

Networked: 144 relevant articles (9 outcomes, 9 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Dystonia Musculorum Deformans

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : FDA 16 Generic
  2. Levodopa (L Dopa) : 1 outcome in 19 results : FDA 31 Generic
  3. Neurotransmitter Agents (Neurotransmitter) : 1 outcome in 4 results : IBA
  4. Baclofen : 1 outcome in 3 results : FDA 31 Generic
  5. phenothiazine : 1 outcome in 2 results : IBA
  6. levodopa drug combination carbidopa (Nakom) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 3 Generic
  7. Risperidone (Risperdal Consta) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 35 Generic
  8. Amantadine (Aman) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 20 Generic
  9. levodopa drug combination benserazide : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  10. Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase : 2 studies in 7 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Dystonia Musculorum Deformans

  1. Dystonia (Limb Dystonia)
  2. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease)
  3. Xeroderma Pigmentosum (Kaposi's Disease)
  4. Tuberous Sclerosis (Bourneville's Disease)
  5. Nail-Patella Syndrome (Syndrome, Nail-Patella)
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Key Therapies for Dystonia Musculorum Deformans

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  1. Deep Brain Stimulation : 3 outcomes in 10 results
  2. Overlay Denture : 1 outcome in 1 result
  3. Pallidotomy : 2 results
  4. Infusion Pumps (Infusion Pump) : 2 results
  5. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section) : 2 results
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