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Congenital Muscular Torticollis
2018Congenital muscular torticollis remains the most common form of congenital torticollis. It has the characteristic features of early presentation in the first few weeks of life, with the infant posturing the head tilted to the side of the affected muscle, with the chin rotated to the opposite side.
Frizzell, Kaela +3 more
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"CONGENITAL" MUSCULAR TORTICOLLIS
Journal of the American Medical Association, 1944Although "congenital" muscular torticollis is encountered frequently by pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons, there is no uniformity of thought as to its etiology or therapy. There is much confusion as to diagnosis. The numerous factors which may contribute to the development of a torticollis (wry neck) deformity are found in the accompanying ...
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Ultrasonography of congenital muscular torticollis
Pediatric Radiology, 1992The sonographic appearance of the sternocleidomastoid muscles of 36 children with congenital muscular torticollis was studied. Sternocleidomastoid tumour was detected in all of them and the images were more complex than described in the literature. A patchy echo-texture was as frequent as a homogeneous echo-texture, and was more common in the younger ...
Y L, Chan, J C, Cheng, C, Metreweli
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Stealth surgery for congenital muscular torticollis
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery, 2016AbstractIntroductionWe report a case of congenital muscular torticollis managed successfully by the endoscopic transaxillary subcutaneous approach without any neck incision.Materials and Surgical TechniqueA 10‐year‐old girl was diagnosed as having right torticollis.
Amit, Raut, Deephree, Tatar
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Positional Plagiocephaly
Pediatrics In Review, 2014On the basis of observational studies, child health practitioners in primary care settings should consider the diagnosis of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT)in infants with risk factors from birth history for intrauterine malpositioning or constraint (C).
Alice A, Kuo +2 more
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Computed Tomographic Observations
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1987Sir .—Three infants, aged 7, 9, and 11 months, who presented with left neck mass and torticollis were evaluated with computed tomography (CT). Roentgenograms demonstrated no structural abnormalities of the skull base or cervical spine. Computed tomography showed abnormal enlargement of the inferior aspect of the left sternocleidomastoid muscle (Figs 1 ...
J R, Sty, R G, Wells, B A, Schroeder
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Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Spectrum of Pathology
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1989Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a disorder characterized by a shortening of at least one of the cervical muscles and tilting of the head to the opposite side. The most commonly affected muscle is the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. An unusual case is presented here: a CMT patient with involvement of the trapezius muscle in addition to the ...
W T, Lawrence, R G, Azizkhan
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Considerations and intervention in congenital muscular torticollis
Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2015To present the current literature regarding congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) to promote the most effective and evidence-based intervention. CMT is a musculoskeletal deformity observed at birth or in infancy, characterized by persistent head tilt toward the ipsilateral side with the chin rotated toward the contralateral side.
Maureen C, Suhr, Magdalena, Oledzka
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Endoscopic Surgical Treatment for Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1998Muscular torticollis, if untreated, may result in significant permanent craniofacial deformities. Surgical release of the sternocleidomastoid muscle is recommended for patients who fail to respond to physical therapy. Current surgical techniques all leave noticeable scars, and provide limited exposure.
F D, Burstein, S R, Cohen
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STERNOCLEIDOMASTOID "TUMORS" IN CONGENITAL MUSCULAR TORTICOLLIS
Archives of Surgery, 1951Congenital muscular torticollis is frequently associated with the development of a mass in the sternocleidomastoid muscle which resembles a malignant tumor. The mass is not a tumor in the specific sense of a true neoplasm but rather a localized swelling, the result of a reparative process.
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