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Diseases [C] » Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05] » Muscular Diseases » Muscle Weakness » Dropped Head Syndrome
Diseases [C] » Nervous System Diseases [C10] » Neurologic Manifestations » Neuromuscular Manifestations » Muscle Weakness » Dropped Head Syndrome
Diseases [C] » Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23] » Pathologic Processes » Muscle Weakness » Dropped Head Syndrome
Diseases [C] » Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23] » Signs and Symptoms » Neurologic Manifestations » Neuromuscular Manifestations » Muscle Weakness » Dropped Head Syndrome
Description
Condition characterized by sagging of the head due to severe NECK MUSCLES weakness in the back of the neck. It may result in severe cervical KYPHOSIS called chin-on-chest deformity. Dropped head syndrome is most often associated with other diseases, e.g., PARKINSON'S DISEASE; STROKES; HEAD AND NECK CANCER; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. MeSH
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