Inherited torticollis

Definition

A congenital benign lesion that occurs in the distal sternocleidomastoid muscle of infants. It is characterized by the presence of plump spindle cells, and collagenous stroma formation.

Also known as congenital torticollis, fibromatosis colli, inherited torticollis (disease), torticollis — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 723.5 per MONDO
• MESH C535425 per MONDO
• NCIT C4811 per MONDO
• OMIM 189600 per MONDO
• SCTID 268240006 per MONDO
• SCTID 70070008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0040485 per MONDO

Affected Organs