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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Muscle Weakness > Dropped Head Syndrome
Musculoskeletal Diseases > Muscular Diseases > Muscle Weakness > Dropped Head Syndrome
Nervous System Diseases > Neuromuscular Diseases > Muscular Diseases > Muscle Weakness > Dropped Head Syndrome
Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Neuromuscular Manifestations > Muscle Weakness > Dropped Head Syndrome
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Neuromuscular Manifestations > Muscle Weakness > Dropped Head Syndrome

Preferred term

Dropped Head Syndrome  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Chin-on-Chest Deformities
  • Chin on Chest Deformity
  • Chin-on-Chest Deformity
  • Deformity, Chin-on-Chest

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2023

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000094222

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