Senile Chorea

Senile chorea is chorea of late onset in the elderly, usually a degenerative or vascular basal-ganglia disorder (late-onset Huntington disease must be excluded). Clinical: involuntary choreiform movements of the face/limbs, often mild, in elderly patients. Treatment: low-dose antidopaminergic agents if disabling, and supportive care; investigate and exclude Huntington disease and other causes.

Common Symptoms

Late-onset choreiform movements; elderly; mild facial/limb involuntary movements; exclude Huntington disease

Causes and Pathogenesis

Degenerative/vascular basal-ganglia dysfunction produces late-onset chorea.

Treatment

Low-dose antidopaminergic agents if disabling; supportive; investigate underlying cause

Preventive Measures

Evaluate for Huntington/vascular cause; supportive care.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.