Catalog

Primary dystonia, DYT6 type

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Link to WHO Definition

Primary dystonia, DYT6 type – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1275500538

Primary dystonia DYT6 type is a genetic dystonia syndrome characterised by focal, predominantly cranio-cervical dystonia with dysarthria and dysphagia, or limb dystonia in some cases. It is caused by a mutation in the THAP gene.