Sandifer syndrome

Also known as: Gastroesophageal reflux with torticollis

Paroxysmal dystonic posturing associated with reflux in infants.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Paroxysmal disorders
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, infants
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Reflux-related esophageal stimulation.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

feeding difficultyneck archingtorticollisvomiting

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