Torticollis in three children with syringomyelia and spinal cord tumor

Neurology. 1983 Jul;33(7):946-8. doi: 10.1212/wnl.33.7.946.

Abstract

There are numerous well-known causes of acquired torticollis. However, an extensive review of the literature reveals only a rare, brief remark that associates torticollis with syringomyelia. We present three children found to have syringomyelia and spinal cord tumor, with torticollis as an early finding in each.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / complications*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / complications*
  • Syringomyelia / complications*
  • Torticollis / etiology*