Abstract
DYT13 is a rare form of primary torsion dystonia described in a single non-Jewish Italian family. To date, only eleven cases have been reported. The age of onset is variable (5-43years, mean 15.6). DYT13 presents with cranio-cervical or arm dystonia, with progression to other body regions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 438-440 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123741059 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123741011 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Autosomal dominant
- Cervical dystonia
- Cranial dystonia
- DYT13
- Italian
- Locus 1p36.32-p36.13
- Mixed age of onset
- Primary dystonia
- Reduced penetrance
- Torsion dystonia
- Upper extremities dystonia