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benign paroxysmal torticollis

ORPHA: 71518

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

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 (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

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:71518
benign paroxysmal torticollis
OrphanetORPHA:71518
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record10 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO