Primary dystonia, DYT17 type
ORPHA:370103· ICD-10 G24.1
Definition
Primary dystonia, DYT17 type is a rare, genetic, isolated dystonia initially presenting as torticollis, and later progressing to segmental or generalized dystonia. Dysphonia and dysarthria also occur later in the disease course.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal recessive
- Age of onset
- Adolescent, Adult