benign paroxysmal torticollis
ORPHA: 715181 Treatment Available
Overview
rare functional disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of torticollic posturing of the head (inclination or tilting of the head to one side) in healthy children
Available Treatments (1)
| Drug | Form | Status | Countries | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diazepam | Oral tablet, Rectal gel, Injection | FDA Approved | 4 | — |
Clinical Presentation
Signs and symptoms associated with benign paroxysmal torticollis, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.
TorticollisAbnormal head movementsIrritabilityApathyPallorAtaxiaVomitingMigraineVertigoDrowsiness
Classification & Codes
Orphanet Code
ORPHA:71518benign paroxysmal torticollis
| Orphanet | ORPHA:71518 |
| Treatments | 1 drug(s) |
| Symptoms on record | 10 signs |
| Status | published |
Treatment Summary
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO